Box Score FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – After a big comeback win earlier today, the Lakers dropped a tough match against the 22^nd ranked Wildcats of Wayne State (Neb.) 3-0 (14-25, 8-25, 19-25) at the NSU Shark Invite on Friday. GVSU now sits at 3-3 overall with a pair of matches tomorrow before beginning GLIAC play at home on Friday, September 20 against Northern Michigan at 7:00 P.M.
 
The Lakers fell behind early as Wayne State led 15-5 in set one and grew their lead as big as 13 points at 23-10. GVSU, trailing 24-11, scored three straight points before the Wildcats finished the set.
 
Wayne State jumped out early in set two as well. The Wildcats led 7-5 and then proceeded on a 10-1 scoring run to take control of the set.
 
GVSU led 7-2 in set three before seven straight points were scored by Wayne State. The Lakers held a lead of 15-14 but the Wildcats capitalized on attack errors by the Lakers to seize the lead.
 
Wayne State dominated most of the statistical categories with 33 kills, a .234 attack percentage, 10 blocks, and eight service aces.
 
Redshirt freshman Emma Clines had a team-high eight kills for GVSU, while sophomore Ali Thompson added six kills. Freshman Rachel Jacquay and senior Frankie Cavallaro combined for 19 assists and senior Kendall Yerkes led the team with 11 digs.
 
GVSU will be back in action tomorrow with two matches against Nova Southeastern at 12:00 P.M. and Florida Tech at 2:30 P.M.