DURHAM, N.H. -- Host New Hampshire bounced back from an opening-set loss to win three close games and stop the Wyoming Cowgirls Friday night to begin the Holly Young Invitational.
Wyoming, 7-4, won the first game 25-17, but New Hampshire, 4-7, battled back to win the next three, 27-25, 26-24 and 26-24.
“This is really not the way that we wanted to start off the tournament,” said UW head coach Carrie Yerty. “I felt like we battled all night as a team, we just came out on the short end. We need to continue as a coaching staff on getting the players to handle the pressure, execute their skills and stay composed. We have two matches left in this tournament that will be an opportunity for us to get better.”
Freshman Jodi Purdy led the way for the Cowgirls with 12 kills and 11 digs. She was followed by junior Dani Bedore with 10 kills and 11 digs. Freshman Jadranka Tramosljanin recorded a team-high 15 digs, while senior Jessica Kagarise added 14. Wyoming hit .106 (40-25-142) and had eight total team blocks.
The Wildcats were led by Lauren Laquerre, who had a team-high 16 kills, while Kirsten Bates added 14 kills and nine digs. Sara Heldman finished with a match-high 22 digs. UNH hit .128 (48-29-148).
Wyoming will close out tournament play Saturday against the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Harvard Crimson.
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