Stephanie Platt of The Current

Yorhena Panama (12) dives for a ball in a recent match against Southern Indiana. Panama will be a key for the Riverwomen as they try to rebound from a slow start against conference foes IUPU-Ft. Wayne and Southern Indiana this week.

by Dave Kinworthy
staff editort

The Riverwomen volleyball team took on Wisconsin-Parkside at home in a thriller.

In the first set, UM-St. Louis got behind early 4-7, but mounted a comeback to even the contest 8-8.

Holly Zrout broke UM-St. Louis from an even game 11-11 as she served three straight points pushing the lead to 14-11.

The Riverwomen then continued to roll from there winning the first set 15-12.

In the second set, Wisconsin-Parkside led from the beginning and never looked back. Wisconsin-Parkside served three aces in the set.

The Riverwomen came as close as 6-10, but never came back from the deficit.

In the third set, UM-St. Louis made crucial mistakes while serving the ball. The Riverwomen served the ball out of bounds five times during the set.

UM-St. Louis and Wisconsin-Parkside were tied at 9-9, but Parkside eventually won the set 9-15.

In the fourth set, UM-St. Louis led early 7-2 and never looked back as they won the set 15-10 forcing a fifth set. Anne McCord led the Riverwomen in the set with numerous blocks at the net.

During the fifth-set tie-breaker, the lead switched nearly every possession and was tied at 15-15 before Wisconsin-Parkside pulled out two points for the victory.