Rangers Win Fourth in a Row; Dump Adams State in Four Games

Denver, Colo.: The marathon week for the Regis Rangers began well for the Rangers as they defeated Western State and CSU-Pueblo on Thursday and Friday, but the toughest test came Saturday night against Adams State.  The Rangers passed their final test with flying colors as they beat the Grizzlies 3-1 (25-20, 25-18, 18-25, 25-18).

Regis (11-8, 7-4 RMAC) won their fourth game in a row behind the strong right arms of Jessica Howe, Liz Franz and Kerry Grady.  The 6-0 sophomore outside hitter Howe, again led Regis with 17 kills and a .364 hitting percentage.  Regis hit .204 for the match and are now a perfect 9-0 when they hit .200 or better in a match.  Senior middle hitter Liz Franz had 11 kills on just 24 swings, while sophomore right side hitter Kerry Grady was also in double figures with 10 kills.

The two freshman libero Cassidee Young and Liz Kann were again superb on the defensive end.  Young ended with a match-high 20 digs while Kann established a career high with eight blocks to go along with seven kills.  Junior outside hitter Maggie Workman tallied nine kills and nine digs, just missing her second double double of the season.

Sophomore setter Devin Eckhardt had a match-high 50 set assists, her 10th match with 40 or more assists and her 24th of her career.

Adams State (8-10, 5-6 RMAC) were led by RMAC leading hitter Andrea Tuck's 17 kills while Darcy Jennings was next with 11 kills.

Regis will travel to New Mexico next weekend as they take on Western New Mexico on Friday night and then take on New Mexico Highlands on Saturday.  Both games start at 7 p.m. and can be seen live via B2.  Just click on the B2 button on the left side of the regisrangers.com website and you will be directed to the game.

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