SAN DIEGO — Freshman outside hitter Isabel Clark led all players with 15 kills on Saturday afternoon as San Diego volleyball pushed Loyola Marymount to a decisive fifth set, but the Toreros could not overcome a potent offensive effort from the Lions, falling by a 3-2 margin at the Jenny Craig Pavilion.

USD (13-8, 8-3 WCC) jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the match after taking the opening frame 25-19, but fell behind 2-1 after dropping back-to-back 25-17 decisions in the second and third sets. San Diego rallied for a 25-22 victory in set four to force a fifth and final frame but suffered a 15-9 defeat in the closing period.

Clark recorded a double-double by adding 13 digs, and was joined in double-digit scoring by Nemo Beach, who tallied 10 kills and four digs of her own. First-year setter Kylie Munday notched her 11th double-double of the season by racking up 39 assists and 11 digs.

Four block assists from Haylee Stoner headlined a well-rounded effort from the USD defense, one that saw seven Toreros tally multiple blocks.

NOTABLE

• Madi Allen had a team-high 22 digs, two assists, and a service ace.
• Olivia Bennett contributed 11 digs and four assists.
• Stoner and Kristen Erland chipped in eight and five kills, respectively.
• Haylee Stoner's first kill on Saturday was the 500th of her college career. She ended the afternoon with eight. 

UP NEXT
The Toreros are back in action next Saturday afternoon, when they remain at home to host Pepperdine in the JCP. First serve against the Waves is set for 12:00 p.m.