ADA, Okla. - The Northwestern Oklahoma State Volleyball team's two game win streak was broken, as they fell in three straight sets to East Central on Thursday night.
Senior Tess De Zanet led the Rangers offensively with 13 kills followed by Ivanny Blackwood with seven kills and two blocks, while Ryan Eastes recorded 18 assists for Northwestern on the night.
Set one was tight from the onset, as both teams traded teams. East Central grabbed a late three point lead late in the set at 18-15. The Rangers managed to rally and get within one point but could not grab the lead falling in set one 25-21
East Central jumped out to a quick 8-4 lead in the second set, however a five point swing in favor of Northwestern put the Rangers in the lead 9-8. The Rangers found themselves down again but fought back to tie it at 12. The Tigers retook the lead going up 17-13 towards the end of the set. Northwestern fought hard to mount a comeback but dropped set two 25-18.
The Rangers found themselves down early again in the third set, going down 9-6 out of the gate. The Tigers led 14-8 midway through the set, Northwestern made a push late but could not overcome the deficit falling in set three 25-13.
The Rangers will hit the court again on Tuesday, when they head to Durant, Oklahoma to take on Southeastern at 6 p.m.
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