ALAMOSA, Colo. (September 30^th, 2016) --- The volleyball team went 5 sets tonight but came away with a 3-2 victory over the rivals of Western State Colorado.

Adams State (9-5) took the first 2 sets by a score of 25-20 and 25-23, and would hold a 2 set lead heading in to the break. A dominate effort by Western (7-6) in the 3^rd forced the game in to extra sets. Despite a quick Grizzlies 3-0 start of the 4^th set, the Mountaineers powered back to win the set 25-18. In the 5^th set, Adams cruised to an 8-2 lead, before finally ending it 15-8.

The Grizzlies are now 4-1 in RMAC play.

Nina Mody-Bailey led all scorers with 14 kills, while Katelyn Schwartz added 37 assists. Mallory Grimsrud recorded 6 blocks on the night.

The team returns to action tomorrow night in Plachy Hall at 7:00pm against Colorado Mesa.

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