The Lakers came out firing and really put a strong fight in the first two sets against the Hawks. Maintaining a lead for a large portion of set one and never giving up was a huge positive to see from the Lakers. The efficiency numbers in set one were a lot more of what the team has been hoping to achieve to start finding success. The Hawks are very strong, well coached team that eventually took over and didn't look back. "I was really happy with the way we battled tonight, down a few players, against a very skilled athletic team," said Coach Erdman. "I am excited for what could happen if we compete at this level against some of the middle of the pack teams in conference," said Coach Erdman.

Stat Leaders: Kills: Morgan Wigg and Lynasia Moore with 7 a piece, Hitting Percentage: Alyson Hagberg .250 on 12 swings, and Lynasia Moore .222 on 18 swings, Assists: Alyson Hagberg 12, Aces: Alyson Hagberg 2, Digs: Makenzie Uribe 10, Kylah Cortez 7, Jordan Grimes and Morgan Wigg 6 a piece

The Lakers are 1-24 and 0-6 in conference. The Lakers have the weekend off of play and then head to Sioux City to take on Briar Cliff University's JV on Monday, October 2nd at 6:30 pm. 

Photo: Photo of Alyson Hagberg attached

MEDIA: For more information, please contact Head Women's Volleyball Coach Nick Erdman at (712) 362-8375 or the Iowa Lakes sports information office at (712) 362-7928.