LAKE WALES, Fla. — The Webber International University women's volleyball team fell to Warner University, 3-0, on Wednesday evening at the Turner Athletic Center. The Warriors battled throughout the match but came up short by scores of 16-25, 20-25 and 23-25.
Webber showed improvement as the match progressed, recording 11 kills in both the second and third sets. The Warriors pushed Warner in the final set, scoring 23 points before the Royals closed out the match.
Hailey Mull led Webber offensively with nine kills, while Brianna Adams added seven kills and finished with a team-best .462 hitting percentage. Yaleesmar Rivera Rosa contributed six kills as the Warriors recorded 29 kills overall.
At the setter position, Lucianna Marinella paced the offense with 14 assists, while Katelyn Bobo added 12 assists. Bobo also led the defensive effort with 10 digs. Kalyn Morgan and Samantha Gomez each recorded eight digs.
Webber made an impact at the net with five total blocks, led by Adams with two block assists. Kara Doan contributed two service aces to lead the Warriors at the service line.
The loss moves Webber to 9-12 overall and 3-6 in Sun Conference play.
Up Next: The Warriors return home Thursday, Oct. 15, to host Andrew College at 3 p.m. at the Jessica Costanzo Court inside the Sabbagh Athletic Center in Babson Park, Florida.
