Pepperdine MORAGA, Calif. – The Gaels fought to the final moments against LMU on Thursday night as they took them to five sets, but SMC eventually fell 3-2.
HOW IT HAPPENED
• SET ONE | The Gaels got on the board first on Thursday night as they started the set with a 3-0 run before allowing the Lions to score. LMU then went on a 5-0 run of their own to take the lead, but a kill from freshman Elena Baka ended their streak. Two impressive blocks at the net by SMC tied the two teams at eight apiece as the Lions and the Gaels began to trade points. At the first break, Saint Mary's was on another 3-0 run and led Loyola Marymount 15-12. LMU came within a point of SMC towards the end, but the Gaels…
