Warhawks cannot close out as losing streak goes

Warhawk volleyball is now 0-6 in the Sun Belt Conference after a competitive yet fruitless bout versus Southern Mississippi.

The first match included a disappointing 25-8 loss sandwiched by two very close sets, a dropped 26-24 first set and another slip during a 25-23 defeat.

The first set was hard-fought for both teams. Getting dangerously close to the end of the set, an attack error by Southern Mississippi’s Liana Guillemaud allowed ULM to pull ahead 21-20. Still pushing the lead, the Golden Eagles were breathing down ULM’s neck, finally taking the set after being pushed to 26 points.

The second set was not as clean, as the Warhawks faltered and had to settle for a 25-8 blowout. The final…