ALVA, Okla. - The Northwestern Oklahoma State volleyball team fell in three straight sets to Pittsburg State in non-conference action Tuesday night. 

The Rangers found themselves in an early hole to start set one, as the Gorillas got out to a 7-1 lead out of the gate. Northwestern clawed back, getting it within four at 12-8. Pitt State pushed it to 18-10, but a four point Northwestern run made it 18-14. Another four point run for Northwestern brought them within three late in the set. The Red and black kept things close but could not overcome the early deficit as the Gorillas took the first set.

The Red and Black opened set two on fire getting out to a 3-1 lead. Northwestern's lead was short lived as Pittsburg State went on a 9-1 run to take the lead 10-4. The Rangers fought hard but the Gorillas took the second set 25-11. 

Set three started with a quick Pitt State lead, as the Gorillas went up 4-1 in the early going. Northwestern battled all set, even getting it as close as 14-8 midway through the set. The Rangers unfortunately could not overcome the deficit as they fell in set three 25-13.

The Rangers will be back in action on Thursday, when they welcome Southern Arkansas to Percefull Fieldhouse at 6 p.m.

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