Adams State fell to conference-leading MSU Denver in straight sets, 25-23, 25-23, 25-18. The Grizzlies kept the first two sets close but couldn’t sustain the challenge in the third. They enter their final regular-season match needing a win to keep their postseason hopes alive.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 23-25, 23-25, 18-25.
  • Adams State record: 13-14 overall and 7-6 in RMAC play.
  • Lizzie Macintosh and Aubrey Rothermich led Adams State with 8 kills each.
Yes, But

Adams State was competitive in the first two sets, but MSU Denver edged both by two points and pulled away in the third.

What's Next

Adams State hosts Colorado-Colorado Springs on Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. MT in its final RMAC regular-season match. A win is crucial to the Grizzlies’ bid for a second straight RMAC Tournament appearance.

Bottom Line

The narrow set losses offer little margin for error: Adams State must rebound quickly to keep its postseason chances alive.