The Snow College volleyball team dropped its matchup against Utah State University Eastern 3-0 last Wednesday. The Badgers lost both matches against the Eagles this season, dropping the first match 3-1.

The Badgers were coming off a split weekend dropping 3-2 to the College of Southern Idaho and defeating North Idaho College 3-0.

The Badgers are currently sitting in third place in the Scenic West Athletic Conference standings with a 3-3 record. Snow College is behind No. 7 USUE (6-0) and No. 11 Salt Lake Community College 5-2). 

Snow College got off to a hot start in set one, going up 5-0 to begin the game. The Badgers were able to maintain a lead for the majority of the first set and held a 23-19 advantage. 

The Eagles then went on a late four-point run to tie up the game at 23. The next four points were then split between the two teams to knot the game at 25. USUE was able to win the final two points to win the first set 27-25.

The second set got off to a rocky start with the Eagles starting the set on a seven-point burst, forcing an early Badger timeout. The Badgers were eventually able to trim the lead to 11-7 in favor of USUE. The Eagles kept the Badgers at arm's length the remainder of the match to win 25-17.

The third set stayed close, with the rally going back-and-forth and the Badgers held a 12-11 lead midway through the period. The Eagles then went on a five-point run to go up 16-12.

The Badgers stayed within four points until the Eagles went on a four-point burst to go up 23-15 to push the Badgers out of reach. USUE eventually claimed the third set 25-16 to win the match 3-0.

The Badgers will wrap up home conference play Friday Oct. 25 against the College of Southern Idaho. Friday's match is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Following Friday's match, Snow College will host North Idaho College Saturday Oct. 26 at 12 p.m. Both matches will take place inside the Horne Activity Center in Ephraim, Utah. For video streaming and live stat information, visit snowbadgers.com.