PULLMAN, Wash. -- The Washington State volleyball team (14-10 overall, 3-9 Pac-12) played “resilient” and battled to the end before No. 1 USC (23-1, 11-1) prevailed in a thrilling five-set match Sunday afternoon in Bohler Gym. USC, coming off a stunning three-set loss at No. 5 Washington Friday night, hung on to win Sunday in Pullman with set scores of 20-25, 25-19, 25-19, 19-25, and 15-13.
Cougar freshman McKenna Woodford led the team with a career-high 22 kills, and had eight digs, one ace and one block. Kyra Holt had another double-double match with 19 kills and 14 digs while Ashley Vander Tuig had a career-high eight blocks.