Lindsey Wilson University

OMAHA, Neb. - The Lindsey Wilson volleyball team dropped a pair of matches Friday at the College of Saint Mary/MH Hospitality Labor Day Classic, falling to consecutive top-five opponents.


Match One: Lindsey Wilson 0, No. 3 Concordia (Neb.) 3

The Bulldogs came out strong in the opening set, jumping out to a 7-3 advantage after scoring five of the first seven points. Concordia continued to build its lead behind 13 kills on 20 attacks while hitting .500. Lindsey Wilson was held to four kills and a -.125 hitting percentage as the Bulldogs took the opening set 25-10.

Lindsey Wilson found its rhythm in the second set, battling Concordia throughout the frame. The Blue Raiders used a pair of Concordia attack errors to pull even before a service ace from Hana Kisa gave Lindsey Wilson its first lead of the match. The teams continued to trade points, with Natalie Wandrie contributing five kills in the set. Concordia eventually edged the Blue Raiders 30-28 to take a 2-0 advantage.

The Blue Raiders continued to push in the third set, recording 12 kills while hitting .276. Lindsey Wilson used a stretch to take a 17-15 lead, but Concordia answered late to close out the set 26-24 and complete the sweep.


Match Two: Lindsey Wilson 0, No. 2 Northwestern 3

Lindsey Wilson opened its second match of the day with a back-and-forth start against No. 2 Northwestern before the Red Raiders broke away with a six-point run after taking a 6-5 lead. Northwestern continued to extend its advantage and claimed the opening set 25-16. The Red Raiders hit .138 in the frame, while Lindsey Wilson finished with a -.114 hitting percentage.

The Blue Raiders started the second set with an early advantage, but Northwestern quickly turned the score in its favor and moved ahead 7-4. Lindsey Wilson remained within striking distance, but the Red Raiders used their offensive efficiency to pull away and take the set 25-14.

Lindsey Wilson made another push in the third set, including a stretch that saw the Blue Raiders turn a 15-13 deficit into a 17-15 lead. Northwestern responded with a late run of its own, closing the set 25-18 to secure the 3-0 victory.


Gabi Zuquelo led Lindsey Wilson with 13 kills across the two matches, while Tully Bew added 10. Natalie Wandrie finished with nine kills, and Sofija Pjevic recorded four blocks against Northwestern.

Addison Janes and Rachel Kilchenmann combined for 42 assists on the day to help direct the Blue Raiders' offense.

The Blue Raiders return to action at 1 p.m. CT on Saturday against (RV) College of Saint Mary (Neb.) before facing No. 16 Midland (Neb.) at 5 p.m. CT to close out the Labor Day Classic.