Women’s Volleyball Defeated by No. 19 Central Methodist

Lamoni, Iowa - The Graceland University women's volleyball team took on the No. 19 Central Methodist University Eagles. The Yellowjacket were defeated by the Vikings, 3-0. Graceland moves to 5-15 on the season and 2-10 in conference.

Graceland (5-15, 2-10) vs. Central Methodist (16-6, 10-2)
Set 1: Graceland 19 | Central Methodist 25
The Yellowjacket would pull the first lead of 8-3, key points from Arissa Carpenter and the serve by Allison Long. Both teams would stay neck-and-neck. The Eagles would get some ground, take a three-point lead, and hold a lead to take the set.

Set 2: Graceland 10 | Central Methodist 25
Both teams would enter the second set battling; Graceland would get a 7-4 lead with points from Ella Thomas (two kills), Brenna Crabtree (three kills) and an ace from Sierra Kauweloa. The Eagles would have a turning point serve to take the lead and the set.

Set 3: Graceland 14 | Central Methodist 25
The Eagles would pull the early advantage; the Yellowjackets would close their deficit to one point with Ali Gillen's kill and Hailey Kauweloa's ace (7-6). Late in the set, Graceland would find a groove for a three-point jump, key points from an Arissa carpenter kill and blocks by Ali Gillen and Kaylee Baker. Central Methodist would snatch the last three points for the victory.

Graceland Leaders -
DIGS: Shelby Jabour – 8
KILLS: Brenna Crabtree – 9
SERVICE ACES: Hailey Kauweloa / Sierra Kauweloa – 2
BLOCKS: Ali Gillen – 2

Central Methodist Leaders –
DIGS: Krystal Brauner – 13
KILLS: Annabelle Maassen / Joana Milho – 10
SERVICE ACES: Jessica Mowry – 3
BLOCKS: Sydney Healy – 2

Up Next:
The Yellowjackets will be on court on the road on Tuesday, October 17 when they take on the Culver-Stockton College Wildcats. The start time is set for 7:00 PM.

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