Cougars Battle Utah State in Four-Set Match

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State women's volleyball fell to Utah State 3-1 Thursday night at Bohler Gym.

The Cougars (10-13, 5-8 Pac-12) finished with 56 kills and a .272 hitting percentage, while holding a 7-2 edge in blocks.

Kate Hayhurst led the Cougs with 14 kills while hitting .478.

Eliana Ti'a added 13 kills on a .444 hitting percentage and collected eight digs.

Livia Ward finished with 25 assists and 11 digs.

Naomi White recorded six kills, five total blocks and one service ace.

Utah State built 2-0 and 8-5 leads, but the Cougars pulled even at 8-8 on back-to-back Kambree Rodriguez aces. After Utah State went up 10-9, Whitney Dewicki tied it, and the Cougars scored five straight on Madyn…