DALLAS, Texas – On Day One of an invitational hosted by Dallas Baptist University, the Pace University volleyball team dropped matchups to Oklahoma Baptist University and Colorado Christian University on Friday.
 
Match One: Oklahoma Baptist 3, Pace 1 (25-13, 25-21, 25-17)
After losing the first set on Friday morning, Pace took the second frame against the Bison, 25-21, but was unable to claw their way back in the third and fourth sets.
 
Three seniors led the way for the Blue and Gold. Tatjana Calimpong-Burke (Waianae, Hawaii/Iolani) registered 10 kills, Danielle Vaiano (Seaford, N.Y./St. Anthony's) tallied 15 digs and Samantha Nidini (Houston, Texas/Clearlake) chalked up 25 assists in the loss.
 
Match Two: Colorado Christian 3, Pace 0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-11)
Later in the day, the Setters were unable to steal a set from the Cougars. Vaiano continued to lead Pace in digs with 11, while Calimpong-Burke recorded a team-best four kills.
 
Up Next
The Setters will be back in action for two more matches tomorrow in Dallas, taking on Eastern New Mexico University (10 a.m.) and Harding University (6 p.m.).