AZUSA, Calif. - The Point Loma women's volleyball team fell on the road to conference preseason favorites, Azusa Pacific, in three sets on Saturday, Sept. 21.
 
The Cougars began the match on fire offensively and defensively. They hit .355 in the first set while holding the Sea Lions to a negative hitting percentage (-.065) to put all momentum on their. Point Loma would fight back and make the second and third sets much more competitive, but APU would go on to earn the sweep.
 
Julianne Miller had 11 kills with no errors on 21 swings to hit .524 and lead Azusa Pacific in both categories. Annaka Jorgenson added in 10 kills.
 
Madie Fox and freshman Grace Hicks led the Sea Lions with six kills apiece. Courtney Dyer added 18 digs and Cara Keturakis had 19 assists.
 
Team Records
Point Loma (5-5, 1-1 PacWest), Azusa Pacific (7-2, 1-0 PacWest)
 
Scott's Thoughts
On the lessons to take from today: "Hopefully we learn to show up ready to battle. This isn't the first match we've started slow and never really got it going."
 
On what makes API a tough matchup: "They are always well-trained."
 
Scoring Summary
Set 1: APU 25, PLNU 13
Set 2: APU 25, PLNU 17
Set 3: APU 25, PLNU 22
 
News and Notes
> This was the PacWest opener for APU (PLNU opened on Wednesday)
> PLNU has lost five of its last six against APU, after previously defeating the Cougars seven straight times
> Courtney Dyer has posted double-digit digs in 15 of the last 16 matches, dating back to last year
 
Up Next
Point Loma will head to the Bay Area for matchups against Academy of Art and Holy Names. The Sea Lions will play the Urban Knights on Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m., and the Hawks on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 3 p.m.