Old Dominion loses close fourth set in 3–1 defeat to Georgia State
Old Dominion could not convert a late fourth-set lead into a deciding fifth set and lost 3–1 to Georgia State on Saturday. The Panthers won 25–18, 20–25, 25–22, 27–25.
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Old Dominion could not convert a late fourth-set lead into a deciding fifth set and lost 3–1 to Georgia State on Saturday. The Panthers won 25–18, 20–25, 25–22, 27–25.
After splitting the first two sets, ODU opened the third with a 6–0 run and led 9–4 before Georgia State caught up. The Monarchs later led the fourth 24–23, but the Panthers won the extended finish.
Rita Benidio led Old Dominion with 15 kills and 11 digs, while Kyra Hampton recorded 37 assists. Emma DiRocco finished with eight individual blocks. ODU hit .128 and matched Georgia State with 11 team blocks.
The Monarchs fell to 4–15 overall and 0–8 in the Sun Belt. Georgia State improved to 9–11 overall and 3–5 in league play. ODU next hosts Marshall on Oct. 23 and 24.