Gallery: Albert Lea volleyball falls against Owatonna

Published 3:53 am Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Kassi Hardies, right, and Allison Grandstrand of Albert Lea fall back to the floor after blocking a spike Tuesday against Owatonna. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune

The second set slipped away from the Albert Lea volleyball team, and the Tigers lost 3-0 Tuesday against Owatonna at home.

Set scores were 25-13, 25-23 and 25-21.

“We had difficulty in the first set getting into rhythm, but I was very pleased with how the team responded in the second and third sets,” said Albert Lea coach Lisa Deyak. “The second two sets were probably the best challenge we’ve given Owatonna in years.”

The last time the Tigers took a set from the Huskies was in 2008, and Owatonna won the match 3-1.

Hope Landsman led Albert Lea with nine kills. Camryn Keyeski posted a team-high 16 digs to go with seven kills. Newcomer Bethany Tennis added 10 digs.

Next, Albert Lea (4-13 overall, 2-7 Big Nine Conference) will host Austin (3-20-2 overall, 0-9 Big Nine Conference) at 7:15 p.m. Thursday.

: (1 of 3) Julia Deyak of Albert Lea sets the ball for Taylor Willis Tuesday against Owatonna. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune

: (2 of 3) Taylor Willis of Albert Lea spikes the ball Tuesday against Owatonna. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune

: (3 of 3) Albert Lea celebrates after scoring a point Tuesday against Owatonna. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune

: Kassi Hardies of Albert Lea serves the ball Tuesday against Owatonna. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune

: Albert Lea coach Lisa Deyak instructs her players during a timeout Tuesday against Owatonna. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune

: Camryn Keyeski of Albert Lea performs a jump serve Tuesday against Owatonna. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune

: Kassi Hardies, right, and Allison Grandstrand of Albert Lea fall back to the floor after blocking a spike Tuesday against Owatonna. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune