Box Score HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Despite a strong effort, the University of Alabama in Huntsville volleyball team fell 3-0 to Shorter on Tuesday night inside Spragins Hall.
 
The Lady Chargers (10-19, 4-10 GSC) lost all three sets by just two points to a very talented Shorter (19-5, 9-4 GSC) squad.
 
The first set was fought past the 25-point win mark until the Hawks earned the 28-26 victory in the first set. UAH trailed 24-22, but took the next two points to knot the match at 24 apiece. A kill and an ace for Shorter gave them the 1-0 match lead.
 
The second set would have a similar tune for UAH, as they fell 25-23 and again had a chance late to pull out the set victory. For the second straight set the Lady Chargers trailed 24-22, but this time could only take the next set point and an Anna Graham kill gave the Hawks the 2-0 lead.
 
UAH was put in the advantage position late in the third set as they led 24-23. Fueled by a couple of errors, Shorter ran away with the next three points and the 26-24 set and match victory.
 
It was a strong and concerted effort for the Lady Chargers, who fought and played one of their strongest matches of the season. Although they would fall 3-0 for the fourth straight match, this defeat had a different feel to it.
 
Freshman Olivia Bauman led UAH in kills for the first time this season, finishing with a team-high 15 kills. Bauman finished with a .414 hitting percentage, also a career-high.
 
Haley Snyder continued her strong play, racking up 11 kills. Kelsey Williams finished with nine kills and four digs.
 
Shorter was led by Anna Graham and Jasmine Crook who combined for 28 kills.
 
The Lady Chargers will host Christian Brothers Friday at 5:30 p.m.