COLLEGE PLACE – The Multnomah University volleyball team ended a two-game skid on Sunday afternoon, defeating Walla Walla University 3-1 on the road in their third game in three days.
 
 
THE BASICS:
Final: Walla Walla 1, Multnomah 3 (25-23, 25-16, 12-25, 25-12)
Records: WWU (0-15, 0-14 CCC), MU (5-18, 3-12 CCC)
Location: College Place, Wash.
 
 
GAME SUMMARY:

• The opening set went back and forth as both teams played to a 15-15 tie. MU broke away with a 7-1 run to take the first set 25-23.
• MU jumped out to a 6-2 lead in the second set before scoring six straight points to fend off Walla Walla.
• The Wolves avoided the sweep in the third set, scoring the first six points before winning the set 25-12.
• Multnomah sealed the win in the fourth set, jumping out to an 11-2 lead before winning the final set 25-12.

 
KEY PERFORMERS:

• Emma Wall led the Lions with a career high 16 kills followed by Miranda Halverson with 13 kills.
• Rachel Leshikar collected 25 digs while Marissa Rhodes finished with 39 assists.

 
COMING UP NEXT:
The Lions return home next weekend as they host Southern Oregon and Oregon Tech beginning on Oct. 19.