ECU Falls to Rice at Dwelling

GREENVILLE, N.C. – East Carolina volleyball battled all through the night however got here up quick in a straight-set loss to Rice (20-25, 17-25, 16-25) on Friday night time inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.

Set One – Rice 25, East Carolina 20

The Pirates opened the night time with confidence, buying and selling factors early behind kills from Violet Hakan and Aulie Huff. ECU held regular via the midpoint of the body, tying the rating at 15-15 following an ace from Hakan. Despite the sturdy begin, Rice responded with a late surge, taking benefit of some ECU assault errors to shut out the set 25-20. Hakan led the Pirates with 5 kills within the opener, whereas setter Taryn Gilreath tallied a number of assists to maintain the offense balanced.

Set Two: Rice 25, East Carolina 17

ECU as soon as once more saved the stress on within the second set, utilizing a 5-0 run halfway via to tug even at 12-12. Hakan continued her scorching begin, recording a stretch of three straight kills, whereas Carlia Northcross added key factors from the center. Elle Jackson offered regular protection within the again row, selecting up a number of digs. However, Rice capitalized on a late push to take management and win the set 25-17.

Set Three: Rice 25, East Carolina 16

In the ultimate set, ECU discovered offensive rhythm behind Huff, who posted a powerful .714 hitting proportion with 5 kills. Gilreath saved the assault shifting with fast units, whereas Jackson added 9 digs to anchor the protection. Despite the Pirates’ effort, Rice’s constant assault proved an excessive amount of, and the Owls secured the match with a 25-16 win.

Hakan completed the night time with a career-high 14 kills, adopted by Huff’s sturdy displaying at .556 hitting effectivity, whereas Jackson led the again line with 9 digs.

The Pirates fall to 11-11 general and 3-8 in convention play and play at residence as soon as once more on November 2, taking over Temple for the second time this season.