(CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.) – Hannah Pollard and Jayda Lichty both had great nights around the floor, but it wasn't enough as Wilson fell to Cedar Crest in four sets on Tuesday evening. The Phoenix nearly pulled off an incredible comeback as they won the third and nearly forced a fifth before a late Falcons push gave the visitors the match.

The Basics

Scores: Wilson 1, Cedar Crest 3 (25-18, 25-21, 23-25, 27-25)

Venue: Gannett Memorial Field House

Records: Wilson 1-15, 0-3 UE; Cedar Crest 4-11, 1-3 UE

How It Happened

• Out of the gate, Cedar Crest opened up an 11-3 lead and forced the Blue and White to play catch-up. The Phoenix didn't give up and cut the deficit to four after Michaela Windisch served up an aace to make it 11-7. Kills by Jayda Lichty and Alison Daniels kept Wilson within four on a few occasions, but they could get no closer as the Falcons won the first.
• Wilson stayed with Cedar Crest better at the start of the second. Teams were even through the first 20 points as Pollard downed a kill to make it 10-all before the Falcons answered with five-straight. The visitors carried the momentum to a 21-14 lead that grew to 24-16. A late 5-0 run with kills from Pollard and Abby Moreland along with a Pollard and Ashlynn Babbitt block helped the Phoenix climb back into contention before an error gave the Falcons game point.
• Everything started clicking for the Phoenix in the third. A Lichty ace put Wilson up 3-2 and they were able to stay ahead until a late push by Cedar Crest tied the frame at 22-all. The Phoenix were able to weather the storm as Lichty answered with back-to-back kills. After a service error, Pollard went up for a solo block to give the Phoenix the set and stay alive.
• Momentum stayed with the Blue and White as they jumped out to a 7-2 lead with two kills each from Lichty and Pollard. A Babbitt kill, an ace from Hayden Davidson, and a kill from Sydney Tracey had Wilson up at 20-15 before the Falcons roared back with an 8-0 run. Wilson stayed alive with three consecutive points to tie it at 24-all, and Lichty tied it again at 25, but the Falcons claimed the night on kills from Gabby Manygoats and Kylie Heffner.

Inside The Numbers

• Pollard had one her best matches as she led all players with 14 kills while hitting .346. She led the defense up front as well with three blocks.
• Lichty was right behind her with a dozen kills and recorded the double-double with 10 digs.
• Moreland had a solid evening with seven kills and nine digs.
• Addie Hebert led all players with 26 digs.
• Tracey was also impressive on the receiving end with 15 digs. She set up the attack with 28 assists.

Up Next
Wilson hosts St. Mary's on Saturday at 1 p.m.