Hampton, Va. (Sept. 16, 2023) The Lady Pirates fought tough and hard in a loss against the reigning CAA Champion Towson Tigers in today's match. The game ended in three sets (13-25, 19-25, 11-25).
 
Madison Clark tallied 11 kills in the match, the 8th time she has reached double digit kills at Hampton. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues posted her first career double-digit assist game with 11. Kylah Hunter led the team in digs (9) while also finishing with four assists.
 
The Lady Pirates recorded more blocks than their opponent (7-6) for the first time since October 2, 2022. Senior Rickelle Wescott, tallied four on her own (2 solo, 2 assist), while Rodrigues and Cortni Adams each had two.
 
How it Happened
 
Set 1
 
The Lady Pirates started off strong, taking the first two points of the match. Three kills by Madison Clark kept Hampton ahead at 5-4. The Tigers rattled off six straight points to push their lead to five (5-10). The Lady Pirates brought the score within four at 8-12, but were unable to rally as Towson took the next five and put the set out of reach. Rhisen Davis finished the set with 11 receptions.
 
Set 2
 
Hampton kept Towson on its toes in the second and forced eight attacking errors. The Lady Pirates jumped out to another early lead at 4-3. Despite giving up the next three points to the Tigers, the score was tied at six, and then again at 11. Two four-point runs clinched the set for the Tigers as it ended 19-25. Hampton out-blocked the Tigers 3-0 in the set.
 
Set 3
 
The Lady Pirates fell behind early in the third at 1-5 and were never able to recover. The Tigers went on a seven-point run and then a three point run to end it 11-25. Five different Lady Pirates recorded a dig in the third.
 
Up Next
 
The Lady Pirates will play the Towson Tigers again tomorrow at 1 PM in Holland Hall.