Volleyball Falls in Three to Cumberland

NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Doane University volleyball team showed grit and determination late in their opening match Friday afternoon at the Convocation Center but came up short in a 3–0 loss to Cumberland (Tenn.). The Phoenix secured the match by scores of 25–7, 25–12, and 26–24.

After struggling to find rhythm in the opening two sets, the Tigers responded with their strongest effort in the third. Doane matched Cumberland point for point, forcing five ties and holding late leads before the Phoenix closed out the frame in extra points.

Sophomore Kate Roseland paced Doane with eight kills, three service aces, and two block assists to finish with a team-high 12 points. Addison Raebel contributed six digs and three kills, while Natalie Wood added four kills and steady defensive play. Setter Camdyn Carpenter guided the offense with 20 assists, and Kaylee Rammell anchored the back row with a team-best eight digs.

The Tigers' serving game was a bright spot, as Doane tallied five aces, led by Roseland and Lillian Parolek. On defense, the team collected 29 digs and four block assists while working to slow a Cumberland attack that hit .325 for the match.

With the result, Doane moves to 2–3 on the season. The Tigers continue play later today as they take on Xavier (La.) at 6 PM, looking to build on their late-set momentum and sharpen their consistency.

Final Score: Cumberland 3, Doane 0

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