Fort Hays State pushed No. 23 Central Oklahoma to five sets in Edmond but fell 15-13 in the deciding set. The Tigers outperformed the Bronchos in total points, hitting percentage, blocks and digs, but Central Oklahoma closed out the match. Ella Goodwin led FHSU with 16 kills, while setter Annie Eaton recorded 44 assists and 25 digs.

By the Numbers
  • Match score: 23-25, 25-17, 20-25, 25-22, 13-15.
  • FHSU led in points, 106-104; hitting percentage, .191-.162; blocks, 11-7; and digs, 106-96.
  • The Tigers’ 106 digs were their most in more than a decade.
  • The match featured 35 ties and 13 lead changes.
Yes, But

Despite those statistical advantages, the Tigers couldn’t convert them into a win. Central Oklahoma edged the opening set and took six of the final seven points in the third, then held off FHSU’s late rally in the fifth.

What's Next

Fort Hays State faces Newman in Wichita on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m.