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USF Drops a Hard Fought Match at Portland

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PORTLAND, Ore. -- Beginning their road trip through the Pacific Northwest, the USF Dons volleyball team (13-13, 6-9) lost a hard fought match against the Portland Pilots (10-15, 3-11) 3-1 on Thursday night at the Chiles Center.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

  • Returning to action following a two match home stand, the Dons got off to a strong start in the first set as USF took an early 8-5 lead on the road as Shyia Richardson recorded a pair of kills to put the Dons ahead early. The hometown Pilots were able to regain control of the match as they took a 22-17 lead then the Dons rallied for a few late points before Portland was able to separate and take the first set 25-21.