The Red Hawks faced the College of Saint Mary in their final match of the Raider Invitational, falling in straight sets: 27-25, 25-23, 25-9. The match marked the first-ever meeting between the two teams, with the Flames having split their initial games against ranked opponents. Simpson led late in the first set but lost momentum due to unforced errors, while the second set saw another close finish that ended with the Flames taking the lead after a timeout. The third set was dominated by the Flames, leading to a decisive victory.

By the Numbers
  • Simpson had 42 kills over the weekend, led by Mariah Napoleon.
  • Louise Oliveira recorded 33 kills and a .259 hitting percentage during the tournament.
State of Play
  • Simpson has faced tough competition, including ranked teams No. 22 Southern Oregon and No. 19 Bushnell.
  • Mariah Napoleon led the Red Hawks defensively with 12 digs in the final match, and Kimora McKechnie contributed with seven total blocks.
What's Next

The Red Hawks will look to rebound as they head to Southern California to face West Coast Baptist on Tuesday at 5 PM.

Bottom Line

Despite a challenging weekend against elite teams, the Red Hawks will need to regroup and leverage their strengths as they prepare for their next match to improve their record.