SURPRISE, Ariz. - The women's volleyball team wrapped up play in Arizona today as they fell to Embry-Riddle in straight sets. 

Simpson got on the board from a kill by Kiersti Howell as they took their first lead of the game on three straight points from a kill by Elizabeth Heath to take the 6-5 lead. 

Facing a three-point deficit, the Red Hawks scored four unanswered points as they went on a 5-1 run to take the 18-17 lead. 

Heath and Kare Ann Oshiro picked up kills while Michelle Sams notched an ace. 

Simpson held the 20-19 lead before the Eagles went on a clinching 6-2 run to take the 25-22 first set victory. 

An ace by Brooke Sarahina got Simpson on the board in set two, followed by a kill by Heath helped Simpson grab the early 3-0 lead. 

The Eagles held the 20-19 lead as the Red Hawks pulled within one on a kill by Tiara Manns. 

Simpson and the Eagles played a tightly contested second set as the Eagles narrowly edged the Red Hawks 25-23 to take the 2-0 match lead. 

Embry-Riddle completed the straight set victory as they took the game 25-19. 

Heath led the team with 10 kills, Jimenez led the team with nine digs, and Mackenzie Tataryn and Sarahina each posted a team-high 13 assists. 

Simpson has a two-week bye as they are back in action Sept. 19th as they hit the road to take on Cal Tech.
 

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