Alamosa, Colorado. - The Adams State University volleyball team (7-9, 3-4 RMAC) had a heated contest tonight at home against Colorado Christian (9-7, 6-1 RMAC) but ultimately fell to the conference's fourth place team 1-3.
 
Things got off to a seemingly normal start with the Grizzlies coming out strong to take a commanding lead 20-14. It was at this point that the Cougars stopped the game and protested an illegal substitution on ASU. After a lengthy stoppage, the officials decided to reset Adams State's score to six. Now trailing 6-14, the team fought admirably but the violation left them too far behind. Despite the 25-18 loss, the Grizzlies actually outscored the opposition 12-11 and scored a total of 32 points including the points taken from the infraction. After such a controversial first, the Grizzlies left no doubt in the second. Neck and neck for most of the set, ASU scored four of the last five to win 25-21. Though the Grizzlies had some momentum in the third, the next two sets (23-25 and 18-25) went to the Cougars for the win.   
 
Mallory Grimsrud, Hannah Goddard, and Macie Magallon all hit double-digits in kills tonight with 16, 10, and 10 respectively. Rachel Ringler distributed the ball excellently with a season high 41 assists. Grimsrud also added seven total blocks. Preseason RMAC player of the year, Sophia Proano recorded 19 kills on the night for the Cougars.   
 
The Grizzlies continue the weekend at home tomorrow against #22 Colorado School of Mines at 5:00PM. The Orediggers won tonight 3-0 at Fort Lewis.