PARK WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL FALLS TO NO. 6 BAKER IN HEART SEMIFINAL

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. — No. 7-seeded Park University women's volleyball battled through a challenging road environment but saw its postseason run come to an end Tuesday night, falling 3-1 to No. 6-seeded Baker University in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals. The Wildcats took the match 25-20, 25-21, 23-25 and 25-18.

Playing in front of a packed gym and an energetic Baker crowd, the Pirates faced a difficult atmosphere on the road but continued to compete throughout the match. Park finished with 48 kills, 81 digs and 13 total blocks, showing its defensive effort against the Wildcats.

Teodora Tasic led the Pirates offensively with 18 kills and added six block assists for a team-high 21 points. Trinity Iverson contributed 11 kills, while Elisa Dalla Pozza recorded seven kills and made a strong impact at the net with two solo blocks and nine block assists.

Setter Silvia Albani guided the offense with 38 assists, while Claire Bingham led Park defensively with 26 digs. The Pirates' 81 digs helped keep rallies alive and gave the team opportunities to stay within reach throughout the match.

Baker took the opening two sets, 25-20 and 25-21, but Park responded in the third. After falling behind 11-5, the Pirates worked their way back into the set, tying the score at 12-12 before building a five-point lead at 17-12. Park maintained its momentum and closed out the set 25-23 to extend the match.

The Wildcats regained control in the fourth set, creating separation after an 8-8 tie and building an advantage that Park could not overcome. Baker secured the set 25-18 to take the match and advance to the conference tournament championship.

Park finishes the season with a 22-10 overall record after reaching the Heart of America Athletic Conference semifinals.