Fresno State Athletics
Monday, October 14
Fresno, CA
6:00 PM PT
Fresno State
11-8, 4-3MW
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San Diego State
9-9, 2-5MW
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San Diego State
24
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Fresno State
26
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25
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Photo by: Keith Kountz
'Dogs return to winning ways in sweep over San Diego State
10/14/2019 9:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State volleyball team got back to its winning ways on Monday evening sweeping San Diego State at the Save Mart Center.
Fresno State (11-8, 4-3 MW) snapped a three-match losing skid with a sweep of the Aztecs winning sets by scores of 26-24, 25-22 and 25-19.
Leading the way for the Bulldogs offensively was junior outside hitter Amilya Thompson who finished with a team-high 11 kills while hitting .364 in the match and she added two block assists and two digs.
Freshman middle blocker Grace Doyle matched her season-high with 10 kills while hitting a season-best .625 making zero errors in 16 attacks. The Arizona native added three aces and five block assists in the contest.
Redshirt freshman middle blocker Rebecca Rendahl had a season-high nine kills while adding four block assists and senior setter Madelyn Halteman dished out 38 assists and added four digs.Â
How It Happened
The opening set saw the Bulldogs pull out a furious comeback as San Diego State (9-9, 2-5 MW) jumped out to a 16-9. The 'Dogs would not go away quietly rattling off a 7-2 run to cut the Aztecs' lead down to 18-16. After a Bulldog attack error from Desiree Sukhov pushed SDSU in front by four at 22-18, a 8-2 run by the Bulldogs closed out the set. Fresno State scored the final five points of the set, including three service aces by Doyle, to take set one, 26-24 (watch).
Another back-and-forth set followed in set two as the 'Dogs jumped out to a 14-10 lead after a kill by Sukhov (watch) and continued to lead by four after a kill by Thompson (watch) kept the Bulldogs ahead, 21-17. With the Aztecs cutting the 'Dogs lead down to two on two occasions, Fresno State did not let the visitors get any closer after a kill by Doyle sealed the set two win with her eighth kill of the match (watch).
The third set saw the teams trade points in the early going, but a 4-0 run by the 'Dogs gave the home team a 12-8 lead after a service ace by Jocelyn Rodriguez. A kill by Thompson (watch) pushed the 'Dogs ahead 16-13, but the Aztecs stuck around closing the gap to 20-18 after a kill by Erin Gillcrist. The Bulldogs responded with four straight points getting a kill by Amaria Kelley, an attack error and two kills by Doyle to put them on the brink of the win as block assists from Doyle and Kelley sealed the win for the Bulldogs.
Notes
Head Coach Jonathan Winder
On overcoming a slow start to the opening set.....
"We talked the last few days we have talked about doing our job and doing what we need to do to win. We know what the strengths of our team and when we do those things, it allows us to win a lot of games."
On heading to Air Force on Thursday....
"We keep getting better and who is available to play is improving. Air Force has proven the ability to play well at home so that will be a tough match and we have to be ready to battle. We are just scratching the surface on what this team is capable of and I am excited for another opportunity to keep battling and playing."
Up next
The Bulldogs close out the week on the road at Air Force (5-13, 2-4 MW) on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. PT before returning home for a pair of matches next week against Utah State and Boise State at the Save Mart Center.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley"" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please call 559-278-7160.
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Fresno State (11-8, 4-3 MW) snapped a three-match losing skid with a sweep of the Aztecs winning sets by scores of 26-24, 25-22 and 25-19.
Leading the way for the Bulldogs offensively was junior outside hitter Amilya Thompson who finished with a team-high 11 kills while hitting .364 in the match and she added two block assists and two digs.
Freshman middle blocker Grace Doyle matched her season-high with 10 kills while hitting a season-best .625 making zero errors in 16 attacks. The Arizona native added three aces and five block assists in the contest.
Redshirt freshman middle blocker Rebecca Rendahl had a season-high nine kills while adding four block assists and senior setter Madelyn Halteman dished out 38 assists and added four digs.Â
How It Happened
The opening set saw the Bulldogs pull out a furious comeback as San Diego State (9-9, 2-5 MW) jumped out to a 16-9. The 'Dogs would not go away quietly rattling off a 7-2 run to cut the Aztecs' lead down to 18-16. After a Bulldog attack error from Desiree Sukhov pushed SDSU in front by four at 22-18, a 8-2 run by the Bulldogs closed out the set. Fresno State scored the final five points of the set, including three service aces by Doyle, to take set one, 26-24 (watch).
Another back-and-forth set followed in set two as the 'Dogs jumped out to a 14-10 lead after a kill by Sukhov (watch) and continued to lead by four after a kill by Thompson (watch) kept the Bulldogs ahead, 21-17. With the Aztecs cutting the 'Dogs lead down to two on two occasions, Fresno State did not let the visitors get any closer after a kill by Doyle sealed the set two win with her eighth kill of the match (watch).
The third set saw the teams trade points in the early going, but a 4-0 run by the 'Dogs gave the home team a 12-8 lead after a service ace by Jocelyn Rodriguez. A kill by Thompson (watch) pushed the 'Dogs ahead 16-13, but the Aztecs stuck around closing the gap to 20-18 after a kill by Erin Gillcrist. The Bulldogs responded with four straight points getting a kill by Amaria Kelley, an attack error and two kills by Doyle to put them on the brink of the win as block assists from Doyle and Kelley sealed the win for the Bulldogs.
Notes
- Fresno State won its third straight match at home over San Diego State and improves to 4-3 at home vs. SDSU since moving to the MW in 2012.
- The Bulldogs completed their eighth sweep of the season and fourth at home. The 'Dogs last six victories have all come by sweep.
- The 'Dogs improve to 9-2 when winning the first set and 5-2 at home on the season.
- Rendahl's previous season-high for kills, five, came against South Dakota State on Sept. 13.
- It is Thompson's seventh match with double-digit kills.
- Doyle matched her season-high with 10 kills as she previously hit that mark on Sept. 21 against San Francisco.
Head Coach Jonathan Winder
On overcoming a slow start to the opening set.....
"We talked the last few days we have talked about doing our job and doing what we need to do to win. We know what the strengths of our team and when we do those things, it allows us to win a lot of games."
On heading to Air Force on Thursday....
"We keep getting better and who is available to play is improving. Air Force has proven the ability to play well at home so that will be a tough match and we have to be ready to battle. We are just scratching the surface on what this team is capable of and I am excited for another opportunity to keep battling and playing."
Up next
The Bulldogs close out the week on the road at Air Force (5-13, 2-4 MW) on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. PT before returning home for a pair of matches next week against Utah State and Boise State at the Save Mart Center.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley"" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please call 559-278-7160.
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateVB
Instagram:Â FresnoStatevball
Facebook:Â FresnoStateVB
Team Stats
SDSU
FS
Kills
44
46
Errors
18
9
Attempts
95
106
Hitting %
.274
.349
Points
48.0
62.5
Assists
41
42
Aces
2
7
Blocks
2.0
9.5
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
10
Aces
3
Blocks
5
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
3
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