Cobbers Face Nationally-Ranked Foes

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (9/07/24)---Concordia ran into a pair of nationally ranked opponents on the final day of the Coe Invite and dropped identical 3-0 decisions.

Both Wis.-Platteville and host Coe were in the "others receiving votes" category in the most recent AVCA national rankings and both teams showed their top-level mettle.

The Cobbers could never get on track against Platteville and lost 25-11, 25-7, 25-16. In the final match on Saturday, Concordia played its best set of the day in the third set but fell just short and lost 25-19, 25-17, 25-21.

Top Performers vs. Wis.-Platteville
- Jordyn Johnson had a team-high four kills and hit a team-best .167
- Cayla Sailer had seven digs and thee kills

Top Performers vs. Coe
- Mallory Leitner had nine kills, hit .292 and one solo block
- Samantha VanHeel had six kills
- Jordyn Johnson had six kills and hit .357
- Anna Knain had 12 assists and 4 digs
- Cayla Sailer had 12 digs
- Hanna Mooney had nine digs
- Elizabeth Naugle had 8 digs

Concordia will have its first midweek match when they travel west on 94 to take on Valley City on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.