Demons drop tough one in five sets to SLU

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State Demons’ volleyball team were edged by the Southeastern Louisiana Lions in five sets (25-19, 21-25, 20-25, 25-18 and 15-8) Thursday night at Prather Coliseum in the first of four straight Southland Conference home games. The Demons (9-9, 1-2 SLC) trailed 15-12 in the first set, going into the first media timeout. The Lions (5-11, 2-1 SLC) maintained a lead of 22-17 late in the first set thanks to five kills from Kyra McKelvey before winning the set 25-19. NSU came out strong in the second set leading 6-1. However, the Lions rallied back to cut…