Box Score

Beginning a tough week in WCC play, LMU (14-7, 5-4 WCC) dropped a four-set match to #5 San Diego (18-2, 9-0 WCC) by scores of 25-19, 25-17, 21-25, 25-15 on Thursday night from Jenny Craig Pavilion.

With the victory, USD swept the season series over the Lions.

Lisa Kramer led the way for USD, collecting 20 kills on 31 swings with just four errors for a .516 hitting percentage. The Toreros hit .331 as a team while holding LMU to just a .165 clip on the other side of the net. San Diego's block also performed well, combining for nine team blocks behind four block solos from Thana Fayad.

Sarah Sponcil and Savannah Slattery led LMU's attack with 12 kills apiece. Jessie Prichard dished out 41 assists, but Sascha Dominique proved to be the highlight for LMU, notching eight kills and two blocks while hitting .316 in the setback.

LMU's lone set victory came in the third, as the Lions received six kills from Slattery and hit .419 as a squad. The Toreros hit .333 or better in three of the four sets, including .423 in the final period to secure the win. In addition to Kramer, USD also saw Lauren Schad excel on the attack, as Schad managed 13 kills to go along with three block assists.

Turning in an all-around solid match, USD also served up six aces, with two coming from Hunter Jennings.

Another ranked opponent awaits LMU on Saturday, as the Lions will travel to #16 BYU for a match at Noon.