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Redbirds Fall to Hawkeyes in Iowa

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CORALVILLE, Iowa – Despite eight kills and six blocks from sophomore Khenedi Guest, the Redbirds fell to tournament host Iowa on Friday afternoon on the second day of the Kwik Star Klassic, hosted by the Hawkeyes.

HOW IT HAPPENED

First Set (19-25): The first set saw five tie scores and a lead change, as the Redbirds used a strong early block to jump ahead 5-2 early in the set before the hosts fought back and tied the score at six, seven, and nine. The hosts stretched their lead late in the set, securing the six-point win.