Army West Point lost to Lafayette in straight sets Sunday, with the Leopards closing out each tightly contested frame to win 25-21, 25-23, 25-22. Army’s late rallies fell short as Lafayette’s stronger hitting and blocking proved decisive.

By the Numbers
  • Army: 37 kills, .130 hitting percentage and 3 blocks.
  • Lafayette: 41 kills, .223 hitting percentage and 9 blocks.
  • Nicole Stroud led the match with 19 digs; Michelle Parker had 8 kills and a .583 hitting percentage.
Yes, But

Army kept every set within four points and rallied from deficits in all three, including tying the third set at 15. But 21 attack errors and Lafayette’s 9-3 edge in blocks limited the Black Knights’ chances to finish those comebacks.

What's Next

Army closes its regular season on the road against Lehigh on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. ET. The Mountain Hawks won the teams’ previous meeting, 3-1, and sit second in the Patriot League standings.

Bottom Line

Army showed resilience, but Lafayette’s efficiency at the net made the difference. The Black Knights will need to cut down on errors and improve their blocking against a higher-ranked Lehigh team.