Box Score TAMPA — With a shorthanded roster, Polk State Volleyball fell in straight sets to Hillsborough Community College in its Citrus Conference opener on Wednesday night, 3-0.

The Eagles fell 25-16, 25-12, 25-20. Polk State (5-6, 0-1) battled throughout the night. 

The closest set was the third. Trailing 22-17, Polk State made things interesting with a kill from Dublin Fitzgerald and an ace from Marina Santos to cut the deficit to 23-20. The Hawks scored the final two points.

Ella Langstrom led the Eagles with six kills. Isabella Ramos paced Polk State with 11 digs. Addison Phillippe recorded a team-high 13 assists.

Polk State will open conference play with five straight road matches. After falling to Hillsborough Community in Tampa, the Eagles will head south to take on No. 2 Miami Dade College on Saturday.