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LOS ANGELES — Madelene Sellergren recorded a match-best 14 kills on .211 hitting.

But the Tigers couldn't get over the hump in a handful of competitive sets, falling 25-20, 25-16, 25-22.

Oxy was most competitive in the third set and nearly stole a game.

Lauren Duffy chipped in six kills and three block assists for Oxy and Lara Minassians had 27 assists.

Katelyn Popoff led the Poets with 13 kills, many of them powerful shots to the floor. Marissa Montoya also had eight kills.

Season Impact: The Tigers fall to 2-12 on the season and 0-3 in SCIAC.

Whittier improves to 7-7 overall and 2-1 in SCIAC.

Next Match: Oxy is back in action at Chapman on Friday night at 7 p.m.