Redbirds Fall to Hawkeyes in Iowa

Box Score

VB vs Iowa Butler 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.

Second Set (17-25): Despite not leading during the set, the Redbirds stayed close, and were knotted as late in the set as 14-14; however, after…