DAYTONA BEACH, FL.--It was a difficult day, results wise, for the Westminster women's volleyball team, losing 3-0 to both Wayne State and Embry-Riddle University.  Despite the losses, head coach Al Givens saw positive performances to build on.

The Griffins began the day against Wayne State Warriors, from Nebraska.  After losing the first set, 18-25, Westminster improved, losing the second and third set by a narrow three and two point margin.

For their second game, Westminster played the host institution, Embry-Riddle University.  A close first set with six lead-changes went in favor of the home side, 25-22.  Embry-Riddle took control of the second set, leading by as much as 10-points, and winning 25-19.  The Griffins led several times during the third set.  A service ace by junior Amber Lamborn gave them a 23-22, but a couple of attacking errors swung the lead back to Embry-Riddle and the win, 25-23.

After the games, head coach Al Givens said, "There were several bright spots.  We struggled to close out sets but also showed some great resilience."

Junior Hannah Spearman is settling in as the libero.  Spearman averaged 6 digs per-set.

Junior Ketrah Dekanich, a right-side hitter, got into a good rhythm and finished 8-3-22 for a .227 hitting percentage on the day.

Several players found their form in the second match against Embry-Riddle.  Sophomore Taylor Harvey led the team with a .375 hitting percentage.  Junior Sydnee Simmons recorded a hitting percentage of .267 and freshman Katie Culver recorded .278.

The Griffins have two games on Saturday.  They begin the day against Lynn University at 7 a.m. MDT and finish the day against Shaw University at 3 p.m. MDT.  Links to live stats and a live video can be found on the women's volleyball website schedule.

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