ALAMOSA, Colo. – The Adams State University women's volleyball team battled through four competitive sets Saturday evening at Plachy Hall but ultimately fell to Colorado Christian University, 3-1. The Cougars secured the victory by scores of 25-22, 25-23, 23-25, and 25-20.
With the loss, Adams State moves to 13-13 overall and 7-5 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) play, while Colorado Christian improves to 13-9 overall and 8-4 in conference competition.
Aubrey Rothermich led the Grizzlies offensively with a match-high 14 kills, while Ariel Barrera followed with 11 kills and a .214 hitting percentage. Rowan Tribelhorn, Lizzie MacIntosh, and Carolisa Folau each added seven kills, while Katie Bauer contributed six.
Colorado Christian took the opening set 25-22 despite a late push from Adams State. The Grizzlies continued to battle in the second set, rallying from a five-point deficit to take an 18-17 lead before the Cougars edged out a 25-23 victory.
Facing a 2-0 deficit, Adams State responded in the third set behind strong offensive contributions from Rothermich and Barrera. The Grizzlies built a 24-19 lead before Tribelhorn delivered the set-winning kill to secure a 25-23 victory. Colorado Christian regained control in the fourth set, holding off another Adams State comeback attempt to close out the match 25-20.
Defensively, Ellie Miller led the Grizzlies with 14 digs and added 15 assists. Folau and Amar'e Stout each recorded 12 digs, while Ashlyn Jones contributed 10. Isabella DeLaRosa directed the offense with a team-high 27 assists, eight digs, and one service ace.
At the net, Bauer and MacIntosh each recorded four total blocks, while Tribelhorn added three. Folau also contributed two service aces. As a team, Adams State finished with 53 kills, 48 assists, 68 digs, five service aces, and nine blocks.
Looking ahead the Grizzlies will return to RMAC competition on November 6 against MSU Denver before facing UCCS on November 7.
