Pioneers fall at WVU Tech to begin River States Conference road weekend

BECKLEY, W.Va. -- Point Park University volleyball started its River States Conference road weekend with a 3-0 loss at WVU Tech on Friday night. The Pioneers (2-4, 0-1 RSC) will look to bounce back on Saturday after a loss of 25-16, 25-19, 25-19 to the Golden Bears (6-8, 2-0 RSC). Point Park's weekend continues at Alice Lloyd (Ky.) on Saturday at 12:00 p.m.

WVU Tech had some key runs in the middle of each set to gain separation on the scoreboard. Point Park had a 10-9 lead in the first, but four straight points swung things to the Golden Bears, 13-9. They later opened up a 21-13 lead. 

The Pioneers ran into some errors to go down 12-6 in the second. They were within 21-18 later in the set but could not come all the way back. WVU Tech had six kills in a row to build a key lead of 16-8 in the third. That was enough for the Golden Bears to go on to the sweep. 

Amanda Contois and Marcella Erichsen had nine kills apiece to lead Point Park. Eden McElhaney added seven and 11 digs. Ashlynn Gulakowski totaled 18 assists and Elise Wallace getting 11. Kenzie Zauner picked up a team-best 15 digs.