Box Score

TOPEKA, Kan. -- The Pitt State Volleyball team fell, 3-0 (25-19, 25-14, 25-11) to No. 5 Washburn at Lee Arena in Topeka on Friday (September 21) evening. Pitt State is now 8-5 on the season and 0-4 in conference play. Washburn improves to 11-0 and 3-0.

The Gorillas struggled offensively, not hitting over .100 in any set. Washburn, on the other hand, hit .301 for the match, including .440 in the final set. Pitt State did outblock the Lady Blues, 6.0 to 1.0.

Paula Okrutna led Pitt State with five kills. Brooke Fay and Leah Flynn each contributed four. Setter Becca Pearson recorded a double-double on the night with 10 assists and 13 digs to lead the team in both categories. Jordan Rehm shared the team lead in digs with 13. Okrutna led the team in blocks with two, both were solo blocks.

Washburn's Jessica Fey led all players with 11 kills

Pitt State will return to action on Saturday, facing the Emporia State Hornets in Emporia at 7 p.m.