The Wright State volleyball team opened the 2017 campaign as they fell to Iowa of the Big Ten 3-0 (22-25, 16-25, in the opening match of the LBSU Biden Invitational at Long Beach, CA Friday afternoon.

First Set Highlight

The first set was a back and forth affair as the Raiders held their biggest lead at 15-11 before the Hawkeyes won 25-22. As a team, the Raiders collected 11 kills.

Second Set Highlights

Iowa jumped to an early lead and were able to post the second-set win 25-16.

Third Set Highlights

The third set was tight and was tied at 13 each midway though but Iowa was able to pull away a little but not until the Raiders collected four straight points late to make it 24-22.  The Hawkeyes (1-0) won 25-22.  The Raiders had 10 kills in the final set.

Newcomer Abby Barcus and senior Katie Klusman each had seven kills to lead the Raiders as Megan Hopkins finished with five.  Jessie Thornton collected 15 digs as Maddie Lohmeier posted 19 assists and five blocks.

Next Up

The Raiders (0-1) will play host Long Beach State Friday night at 10 pm eastern.  The match can be seen live by clicking here.