The University of Mary Washington volleyball team overcame a slow start to remain competitive throughout, but ended with a 3-0 loss at Christopher Newport University on Thursday evening, to slip to 12-15 on the season. Games scores were 25-12, 26-24, 25-22.

Senior right side Chloe Crosen led the Eagles with 10 kills against three errors, while senior Ally Fletcher scored seven kills and senior Emily Flamm six, against one error. Seniors Lauren Foley (15) and Brenna Campbell (nine) combined for 24 assists, and senior Sarah Moore scored 15 digs, while senior Hannah Livermon added 13 digs.

UMW will return to Newport News on Friday afternoon to face Averett University at 4:00 p.m.