JOHNSTOWN, Pa.—The Mercyhurst Volleyball team fell in straight sets to Pitt-Johnstown on Friday evening.
 
How it Happened
 
The Lakers staredt in an early deficit going down 4-0 in the first set. Kills from Kylie Schnars and Alexa Mitchell started the Laker offense, but they allowed UPJ to go on a six-point run to go up 14-3. Mercyhurst tried to rally late in the set going on a 7-1 run with a kill from Kate Hennessy and an ace from Mitchell, but they couldn't complete the comeback falling 25-15. 
 
Set two started as a tight run between the Mountain Cats and Lakers. A kill from Hennessy tied things at seven before UPJ went on several multi-point streaks to take the lead. Mercyhurst had a four-point run late in the set; however, they allowed seven points from the Mountain Cats falling 25-17. 
 
In the final set, the teams started by traded points tying things at five. Mercyhurst again allowed a long streak from UPJ putting them up 17-10. Kills from Paige Miller and Maggie Thomas couldn't help the Lakers force another set as they dropped set three 25-21. 
 
By the Numbers
 
Hennessy, Schnars, and Miller had four kills apiece. Schnars also recorded three blocks while Mitchell set the table nine times. Zoe Gadomski collected nine digs. 
 
Up Next
The Lakers take the court again tomorrow as they close out the regular season against IUP at 7 p.m.