Fresno State Athletics
Fresno State
Nevada
Volleyball Falls To Nevada In Four Games
10/9/2004 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Oct. 9, 2004
FRESNO, Calif.- Nevada's strong offensive attack dictated the flow of play during the Wolf Pack's four-game victory (30-20, 30-24, 21-30, 30-23) over Fresno State on Saturday afternoon in the North Gym.Fresno State drops to 9-8 overall and 2-3 in the WAC, while Nevada improves to 10-6 overall and 3-2 in conference action.
"Nevada's transition today was very fast and they were the stronger team offensively," said head coach Lindy Vivas. "We had trouble stopping their offense, in particular Salaia Salave'a. Their middle blocking was impressive in the first two games, we fought back with a good effort in the third game but just didn't have enough."
Fresno State, which has dropped two straight since a sweep of San Jose State last weekend, was led by Christianna Reneau's 21 kills. Ilima Sam Fong dished out 32 assists, while Robin Keune chipped in with nine assists.
Nevada received a match-high 25 kills from Salave'a, while Karly Sipherd added 15. Tristin Adams recorded 56 assists to help the Wolf Pack attack. Five different Nevada players registered at least 10 digs in the win.
The Bulldogs will be in action again next week when they face Boise State and UTEP on the road.
- GAME ONE
- Nevada 30, Fresno State 20
The opening game was closely-contested from the start, featuring six ties until Nevada eventually took control for good following a kill from Sipherd to make it 15-14. Fresno State closed to within 17-16 after a kill from Reneau, but Nevada responded with a 7-1 run to increase its lead to 24-17. The Wolf Pack would close out the contest by scoring the final five points of the match.
- GAME TWO
- Nevada 30, Fresno State 24
Nevada never trailed in the second game after an early 1-1 tie. The Wolf Pack stretched its lead to seven, jumping out to a 13-6 edge after a kill from Sipherd. From that point on, Nevada was able to sustain its lead over Fresno State. Salave'a registered seven of Nevada's 17 kills in the game, while Adams dished out 12 assists. Keune contributed nine assists in the game for the Bulldogs.
- GAME THREE
- Fresno State 30, Nevada 21
Fresno State came roaring back in game three, racing out to an 8-2 lead. The Bulldogs never trailed and watched their lead increase to double-digits after a kill from Reneau made it 26-16. Sam Fong was a big factor in the Bulldog's offensive attack, tallying 12 assists. Reneau's six kills were a team-high in game three. Alisha McKee's kill put the finishing touches on a 30-21 win.
- GAME FOUR
- Nevada 30, Fresno State 23
Nevada came out on top in game four, thanks to six-kill performances from Carly Sorensen and Salave'a. Adams contributed 16 assists in the final game, as the Wolf Pack held off a late Fresno State charge to claim the win. Fresno State's Reneau tallied six kills in the game, while Sam Fong distributed 13 assists.
