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Volleyball Falls in WAC Regular Season Opener

ABILENE, Tex. - Seattle U volleyball (5-7, 0-1 WAC) began Western Athletic Conference (WAC) play on Thursday evening, falling to Abilene Christian in three sets. The match was played at Moody Coliseum on the campus of Abilene Christian in Abilene, Texas. 

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Bridget Mayfield
ABILENE, Tex. - Seattle U volleyball (5-7, 0-1 WAC) began Western Athletic Conference (WAC) play on Thursday evening, falling to Abilene Christian in three sets. The match was played at Moody Coliseum on the campus of Abilene Christian in Abilene, Texas. 

SCORING SUMMARY
Set 1: 24-26  
Set 2: 19-25
Set 3: 19-25

MATCH NOTES 
Arianna Bilby (11) finished with double-digit kills for the ninth time this season and third consecutive match.

 

Yaso with the ?? to keep us in this one!

SU 18
ACU 20 pic.twitter.com/2XSIZxIqaC

— Seattle U Volleyball?? (@seattleuvb) September 21, 2023

Elif Teksoy was strong as the lone setter, posting 23 assists to go along with three total blocks. 

Merima Smajlovic marked 12 total digs to lead the team, recording her seventh double figures dig match of the year and third consecutive. 

UP NEXT
The Redhawks continue WAC opening weekend with another road contest on Saturday, facing off with Tarleton in Stephenville, Texas, at 11 a.m. pacific time. 

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