GEORGETOWN, Texas -- The George Fox volleyball team took on (RV) Augsburg (Minn.) and fought hard but could not overcome the Eagles in a 3-0 defeat (25-22, 25-18, 25-23).

How It Happened

Both teams took time to settle in and find each other's weak points in set one as the Bruins registered a team attack rate of .000 and the Eagles edged them slightly at .091 as a team in a 25-22 win. Fox hung close to the Eagles in spite of its attack rate with four aces from the service line in the opening salvo.

The Fox attackers were more efficient in the second set as a group, but Augsburg also improved and put together the best team rate of the match in a 25-18 win.

The Bruins played their most efficient set and led multiple times in the third set, but Augsburg rallied late to retake the lead and finish the match in three sets with a 25-23 final. Two more aces from Kaitlyn Johnson kept the Bruins in the hunt throughout the third, but the Eagles were able to prevail with a final push late in the set.

Top Performers

Bailey LeBreton led the Bruins with 12 kills, three blocks, and a .429 attack percentage. Kassandra Staton registered a double-double with 10 kills and 12 digs, Addison Hawes dished out a team-high 15 assists, and Piper Harrop tallied 14 digs for the Bruins while Kaitlyn Johnson served up four aces from the line.

What It Means

Fox falls to 1-3 after facing three ranked opponents in its opening weekend at the Southwestern Pirates' Robertson Center. 

What Happens Next

The Bruins return to Newberg to prep for their next tournament, the Oregon Trail Classic, on Sept. 9 & 10 in Forest Grove.