PORTLAND, Ore. — Eastern Washington battled back to extend the match but fell to Portland State in four sets, dropping to 9-14 overall and 3-8 in Big Sky play.
Carlyn Rapozo-Kamoku led the Eagles with 11 kills and 13 digs for a double-double, while
Reese Betschart added seven kills, 10 digs and two service aces.
Judith Bolomboy finished with five kills and five blocks, and
Jailyn Davenport recorded 30 assists and 12 digs. Eastern totaled 40 kills, 79 digs and 9 blocks.
Eastern went toe-to-toe with Portland State in the opening set, building a 19-16 advantage before the Vikings responded with six straight points. The Eagles fought back within one late, but Portland State held on for the 25-23 win.
The Vikings carried the momentum into the second, opening a 6-1 lead on their way to a 25-14 victory. Eastern found a spark at the net with solo blocks from
Aspyn Reed and Bolomboy, along with a block assist from Bolomboy and Davenport, but Portland State maintained control to take a 2-0 match lead.
Eastern answered in the third, with Betschart opening the set with back-to-back service aces. Rapozo-Kamoku,
Bria Carlisle and Davenport helped the Eagles establish an early advantage before strong play at the net from Bolomboy and
Sidney Gray created separation. Eastern closed the frame on a 4-0 run to win, 25-18, and force a fourth.
The Eagles erased an early deficit in the fourth and pulled even at 5-5 behind consecutive kills from Rapozo-Kamoku. Portland State responded to regain control, eventually taking the set, 25-17, to secure the match.
Up Next
Eastern Washington continues its road trip on Saturday, Oct. 31, taking on Northern Arizona at 1 p.m. in Flagstaff, Ariz.
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