Box Score in htmlOctober 4, 2014-Carly Spicer had 18 kills and 11 digs for her seventh double-double in 13 matches, but it was not enough as Emporia State fell in four sets to Central Oklahoma. The Bronchos won 25-18, 18-25, 25-18, 25-17 on Saturday night in White Auditorium.
Central Oklahoma jumped out to a 5-1 lead to start the match and Emporia State would not get closer than three points the rest of the way in 25-18 loss in the first set. The Hornets had the quick start in the second set, also getting out to a 5-1 lead and not letting the Bronchos get closer than three point on their way to a 25-18 win and a split going into the intermission.
The third set was the most competitive of the night with eight ties and four lead changes. The last tie was at 18-18 before UCO ran off the final seven points for another 25-18 win. Emporia State led 7-4 in the fourth set after back to back to back blocks by Shayla Cottman and Katie Deutschmann. The Bronchos answered with a 6-1 run to take the lead for good on the way to a 25-17 clinching win.
Spicer had 18 kills on .235 hitting to go with her 11 digs. She was the only Hornet in double figures in kills although Cotman had eight kills on .33 hitting with five blocks while Deutschmann had nine kills on .400 hitting with three blocks. Kelly Holden added 19 digs and Kimberly Bell had a team high 30 assists.
The Hornets are back in action on Friday, October 10 at Southwest Baptist. First serve from Bolivar, Mo. is set for 6:00 p.m.
