SEATTLE - The CSUB volleyball team couldn't hold on to a two sets to one lead Friday night, falling in five at Seattle University 25-12, 25-27, 22-25, 25-20, 15-9 in the Connolly Center.

After Seattle raced to an easy win in the first set, the Roadrunners battled through 12 ties and five lead changes to take the second. CSUB won the third set a bit more routinely and led 12-10 in the fourth when Seattle began its comeback.

The Redhawks out-scored CSUB 15-8 to close the fourth set and even the match. The fifth set was tied at 7-7 before another late Seattle run, this time of the 8-2 variety, sealed the deal.

Both teams featured three attackers with double figure kills. Junior Lindy DeGeare (Stockdale HS) led CSUB with 15. Freshman Haleigh Haratyk (Corona/Centennial HS) added 13 while sophomore Tika Smith (Sweetwater [TX] HS) chipped in 10. Junior setter Danielle Gong (Stockdale HS) contributed a 46-assist, 10-dig double-double.

CSUB and Seattle will conclude their 2010 seasons with a rematch Saturday.