The Diablo Valley College women’s volleyball team lost 3-1 at home against the Sierra College Wolverines.

Coach Jackie Ponciano-Babb said the team needs to, “Play well, be very competitive and fight to the end.” She said not fighting to the end is the main reason behind the loss.

Coming off of a two game winning streak DVC started the game off strong and won their first set 25-21.

The second set started with DVC trailing 4-0. Sierra had triple DVC’s score at one point and remained ahead the entire set. DVC lost 25-19.

The Vikings were the first to score in set three, they had double Sierra’s score towards the beginning and stayed on top until Sierra tied the set, 20-20, then took the lead and won 25-21.

Both teams were neck and neck to start off the fourth set until Sierra took the lead. DVC almost caught up to Sierra later in the set, but ultimately lost 25-20.

“We have to work on keeping energy up when we are down,” outside hitter  Cailey Rocquemore said. The team will also “work on covering and blocking,” middle hitter Jade Lee said.

There were several lengthy rallies during the game. Coach Ponciano-Babb said the team plans to work on conditioning before their next game against San Joaquin Delta Oct. 12.

The Vikings next home game will be against Folsom Lake Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m.