Columbus, Ohio – The Capital volleyball team fell to Denison in straight sets Saturday morning at Capital Center Arena, 3-0 (25-13, 25-20, 25-20). The Comets dropped to 3-17 on the season with the loss.
Denison opened the first set with a 4-1 lead, but Capital scored three straight points to tie it at 4-4. The visitors then pulled away with a 6-0 run to go up 18-8 and won the set 25-13.
The second set stayed close early, with Capital taking a 6-5 lead. Denison responded with a 7-1 run to build a 14-8 lead. Capital inched back into the set behind kills from Ava Knight, cutting the deficit to 18-14, but Denison went on to win the set 25-20.
Capital started the third set strong and took a 7-4 lead. Denison tied it at 7-7, and after Capital edged back in front 8-7, the visitors scored six straight points to lead 13-8. The Comets answered with a late 3-0 run to pull within one at 18-17, but Denison scored the next three points and sealed the sweep with a 25-20 win.
Knight led Capital with eight kills, eight digs and three blocks. Cici Harris added five kills and four blocks. Setter Carlee Thompson had 10 assists and two service aces, while Shy Black led the team with 13 digs.
Up Next
The Comets look to bounce back with an OAC matchup against Marietta at Capital Center Arena on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.
