LAWTON, Okla. –The Cameron University Volleyball team closed out its weekend at Aggie Gym Saturday afternoon, falling to Sul Ross State University in a five-set Lone Star Conference battle, 19-25, 20-25, 27-25, 25-19, 15-7. The Aggies took an early two-set advantage before the Lobos rallied to claim the final three sets. Cameron opened the match strong, battling through eight ties before pulling away late behind back-to-back service aces from Taylor Silva to secure the opening set, 25-19. The Aggies carried their momentum into the second, building an 8-4 advantage behind strong offensive play from Caitlyn Cornell. Cameron maintained control throughout the frame, taking the second set, 25-20.The third set featured 17 ties and eight lead changes as both teams battled for control. Cameron took a 24-23 lead following a kill from Maria Osorio, but Sul Ross State responded to claim the set, 27-25. The Lobos carried their momentum into the fourth, pulling away late for a 25-19 victory to force a deciding fifth set. Sul Ross State jumped out to a 6-1 advantage in the final frame behind three consecutive service aces. Cameron responded with a three-point run to cut the deficit to 7-5, but the Lobos maintained control and closed out the match with a 15-7 victory.
Sul Ross State University 3, Cameron University 2
Cameron University: 2-19, 2-8 Lone Star
Sul Ross State University: 1-20, 1-10 Lone Star
Key Performers
Caitlyn Cornell led Cameron with 16 kills, nine blocks, and a .406 hitting percentage.
Maria Osorio added 11 kills while hitting .226.
Taylor Silva recorded 11 kills, 13 digs, three service aces, and three blocks.
Anastasija Andelic finished with 21 digs, four kills, two service aces, and two blocks.
Addison McClure contributed 18 digs and seven assists.
Leticia Costa recorded 19 assists and five digs.
Mavery Salisbury added 16 assists.
Lillian Carollo and Presleigh Roest each contributed seven kills.
Key Stats
Cameron
Kills: 56
Aces: 6
Assists: 53
Digs: 84
Blocks: 9
Attack Errors: 27
Hitting Percentage: .157
Sul Ross State
Kills: 56
Aces: 11
Assists: 52
Digs: 90
Blocks: 5
Attack Errors: 24
Hitting Percentage: .181
NEXT UP
The Aggies will be on the road next week at Oklahoma Christian University for a match on October 20th at 6:00 PM (CT). Catch the action on FloCollege.
