LOS ANGELES, Calif. --The Portland volleyball team could not out-play a dynamic Lions offense Tuesday on the road losing to Loyola Marymount (CA) in straight sets (11-25, 19-25, 22-25).

The loss dropped Portland's record to 8-6 overall and 1-2 in WCC action.

Maui Robins finished with five kills on the day to lead the Pilots attack. Portland got seven digs from Grace Zilbert to lead them defensively.

Game Notes
» Charity Bradley had a team-high three aces in the loss.
» Maui Robins had a team-high five kills for Portland.
» Portland got a team-high seven digs from Grace Zilbert.
» Portland attackers were helped by a team-high 12 assists from Noelani Helm.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Pilots fell behind early, dropping a tough first set 11-25. Portland trailed by as many as 14 points as Loyola Marymount (CA) grabbed the advantage for good at 3-2 in a set that was tied up two times before the Lions took control.

SET 2 | Portland lost the second set 25-19, digging a 2-0 hole in the match. Portland trailed by as many as six points as Loyola Marymount (CA) grabbed the advantage for good at 7-6 in a set that was tied up four times before the Lions took over the lead.

SET 3 | Portland was not able to win set three and was swept by Loyola Marymount (CA). The Pilots fell in a back-and-forth battle, losing 25-22 in a set that featured four lead changes and was tied eight times. Neither team had a lead of more than three points along the way.