The Central College volleyball team gave itself a chance but came up short in a four-set loss Friday night at the University of Dubuque. The Dutch (6-13, 1-5 American Rivers Conference) won the third set and were a point away from winning the second set during a 25-15, 27-25, 21-25, 25-18 loss to the Spartans. (10-14, 4-2 conference).

Natalie Gaszynski (senior, outside hitter, Huntley, Ill.) led the team with 15 kills. Gracie Daniels (junior, outside hitter, Broken Arrow, Okla.) added 10 more. Gracie Pierson (sophomore, outside hitter, Lake City, Minn.) and Elyse Johnson (junior, middle hitter, Kirksville, Mo.) had eight and seven, respectively. Amanda Smith (senior, setter, Tipton) was responsible for 33 set assists. Ivett Flores (sophomore, libero, Windsor, Colo.) had two service aces and 11 digs. Avery Rexroat (freshman, libero, Macomb, Ill.) had 13 digs. Gaszynski also had three blocks.

Central plays Loras College Saturday in Dubuque at 1 p.m.