LYNCHBURG -- The Randolph WildCats women's volleyball team welcomed the Shenandoah Hornets to town Tuesday night for a pivotal ODAC matchup. Despite a hard-fought battle, the WildCats couldn't overcome a fifth-set deficit, falling to the Hornets, 20-25, 25-13, 25-22, 17-25, 11-15.
Both teams faced offensive struggles, with defense playing a key role throughout the match. The two squads combined for 55 errors, as Randolph held a 2-1 advantage after three sets before miscues proved costly down the stretch. The WildCats finished with four service aces, 45 kills, 31 assists, and 64 digs.
Destanie Ambers recorded another double-double, finishing with 14 kills and 19 digs. Carly Schopp guided the offense with 26 assists, while Nadia Warrior made her presence felt at the net with six blocks. McKayla Padgett added 12 digs, and Kelsey Bowler chipped in 11 kills.
With the loss, Randolph falls to 13-13 overall and 3-7 in ODAC play. With just two conference matches remaining in the regular season, the WildCats sit ninth in the league standings, one spot outside the tournament field.
The 'Cats will look to get back into the tournament race on Saturday, Oct. 31, when they travel to face eighth-place Eastern Mennonite. First serve is set for 1 p.m.
