Box score

TOPEKA, Kan. -- The SBU volleyball Bearcats started their final 2009 road trip at Washburn, but dropped their match in straight sets to the ninth-ranked Lady Blues.

SBU (10-22, 3-13 MIAA) battled the Lady Blues (29-4, 13-4 MIAA) tough in the first set, with neither team holding a lead of more than three points. The Lady Blues would edge the Bearcats in the first set by a 27-25 score. The Lady Blues came out strong in the second and third sets, winning 25-14 and 25-16.

Ashley Jurgensmeyer led SBU with nine kills while Alex Smith had seven. Lauren Noble had 13 digs and Marcy Greenwade added 12. Brianna Wallace had 26 assists. Kate Hampson had 39 assists and 10 digs for the Lady Blues.

SBU continues their Kansas swing on Saturday when they visit Fort Hays State for 3 p.m. match.