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Gallery: Western volleyball falls to Central in straight sets

November 19, 2023 12:53 am

Central Washington University celebrates a point by raising their fits in the air while the Western Washington University players react by arguing the call. — Central Washington University celebrates a point as Western Washington University players argue the call, Saturday, Nov. 18, during the Vikings' straight-set loss at Carver Gym. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western's Gabby Kepley spikes the ball as two defenders leap to try and block. — Western Washington University’s Gabby Kepley spikes the ball as the Vikings lost to Central Washington University in three sets on Nov. 18 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western head coach Diane Flick-Williams talks with her team during a timeout pointing to a clipboard in her hand. — Western Washington University head coach Diane Flick-Williams talks with her team during a timeout and behind in the second set against Central Washington University. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western's Janelle Grant leaps and spikes the ball as spectators watch from the bleachers. — Western Washington University’s Janelle Grant spikes the ball against Central Washington University on Saturday. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western head coach Diane Flick-Wiliams reacts with her team after losing the second set as her coach walks off with a clipboard. — Western head coach Diane Flick-Wiliams reacts with her team after losing the second set. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western's Delaney Speer tries to put a spike between two Central Washington blockers who are leaping to try and block. — Western's Delaney Speer puts a spike between two Central Washington blockers. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western's Caroline Hansen crouched on her knee tries to come up with a save as the ball hits the floor. — Western Washington University’s Caroline Hansen tries to come up with a save as the ball hits the floor during Saturday’s game agasint Central Washington University. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western's Janelle Grant sends a spike past Central's blockers as they jump to try and reach the volleyball. — Western Washington University’s Janelle Grant sends a spike past the Central Washington University blockers. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University volleyball ended their regular season in a straight-set loss to No. 20 Central Washington University on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Carver Gym.