Box score

FROSTBURG, Md. - Despite 10 kills and 15 digs from sophomore Avery Gabbard (Arnold/Broadneck), the Stevenson women's volleyball team could not overcome a tough Frostburg State defense that totaled nine blocks as the Bobcats won 25-23, 25-22, 25-23 Wednesday night at Bobcat Arena.

The loss was just the second overall for Stevenson (14-2, 2-1 CAC) and first since September 3 when the team also fell to a CAC rival in Mary Washington.

Gabbard totaled her fourth double double in the last five matches and fifth this season, but also had four attack errors. Senior Alex Mercer (Eldersburg/Liberty) had four kills, but also seven errors in 20 attempts as Stevenson's top two hitters had 16 kills and 15 errors.

The Mustangs rallied from a 9-6 deficit in the first set to take an 11-9 lead before battling back from a 20-16 margin to tie the set at 23-23. However, a kill by Frostburg State's Amber Winterling and a service ace by Jamie Thomas gave the team the two-point victory.

Stevenson led 15-13 in the second set before a 7-1 Bobcat run led Frostburg State (16-2, 2-0 CAC) to a commanding 2-0 lead.

Neither team led by more than three points in the third set as the Mustangs jumped in front 4-1. Three-straight points by the Bobcats gave them an 18-17 advantage and they never trailed in snapping a two-game losing streak and remaining unbeaten at home at 10-0.

Junior Alexa Carney (Towson/Towson) had four kills and 13 digs while freshman Jessica Gieselman (Westminster/Winters Mill) added five kills, 25 assists and seven digs. Junior Amy Rudolph (North East/Rising Sun) finished with nine digs and junior Brooke Gilley (Bel Air/C. Milton Wright) had five kills and three block assists.

Stevenson returns to action on Saturday with a quad match at Lancaster Bible. The Mustangs open the day against the Chargers beginning at 10:00 a.m.