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'Dogs downed in straight sets at Boise State
11/21/2019 8:40:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BOISE, Idaho - The Fresno State volleyball team battled hard on Thursday evening at Boise State, but fell in straight sets to the Broncos in Bronco Gym.
Fresno State (13-16, 6-11 MW), who dropped sets 17-25, 14-25, 22-25, were led offensively by junior outside hitter Desiree Sukhov with nine kills while adding 11 digs, one assist, a service ace and a block assist.
Senior middle blocker Montez Uigaese continued her strong play as of late with seven kills while senior setter Madelyn Halteman led the 'Dogs with 11 assists and two service aces.
Junior libero Reagan Leonard matched Sukhov with 11 digs and Jocelyn Rodriguez added six digs.
How It Happened
The 'Dogs and Broncos got out to an even start in the opening set locked at 8-8 after an ace by Halteman (watch). With the set tied at 11 apiece after a kill by Sukhov, an 11-0 run by the Broncos put the home team ahead 22-11 before a kill by Sukhov ended the run. The Bulldogs scored four of the final five points in the set, but it was too little, too late as they fell 25-17 to start the match.
The second set saw the Bulldogs jump out to a 7-6 lead after a kill by junior outside hitter Amilya Thompson, but the Broncos responded with a 12-6 run to take a 18-13 lead. A kill from redshirt freshman outside hitter Lauren Sabbatini (watch) closed the Broncos' margin to four, but a 7-0 run by BSU gave the Broncos a 25-14 win.
Facing a 2-0 deficit heading into the third set, the 'Dogs got off to a strong start with a 7-3 lead after a kill from Sukhov (watch). After falling behind by four at 18-14, a 5-1 run by Fresno State tied the set at 19 apiece.
The Broncos responded with three straight points, but an attack error by Boise State and a service ace by Sukhov (watch) got the 'Dogs back within one at 22-21. A kill by Thompson kept the Bulldogs down only one, but the final two points went to the Broncos on a kill and a solo block to clinch the sweep.
Notables
The Bulldogs close out the season at Utah State (2-27, 2-15 MW) on Saturday at 12 p.m. PT. The Aggies fell in four sets at home to San Diego State on Thursday.
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Fresno State (13-16, 6-11 MW), who dropped sets 17-25, 14-25, 22-25, were led offensively by junior outside hitter Desiree Sukhov with nine kills while adding 11 digs, one assist, a service ace and a block assist.
Senior middle blocker Montez Uigaese continued her strong play as of late with seven kills while senior setter Madelyn Halteman led the 'Dogs with 11 assists and two service aces.
Junior libero Reagan Leonard matched Sukhov with 11 digs and Jocelyn Rodriguez added six digs.
How It Happened
The 'Dogs and Broncos got out to an even start in the opening set locked at 8-8 after an ace by Halteman (watch). With the set tied at 11 apiece after a kill by Sukhov, an 11-0 run by the Broncos put the home team ahead 22-11 before a kill by Sukhov ended the run. The Bulldogs scored four of the final five points in the set, but it was too little, too late as they fell 25-17 to start the match.
The second set saw the Bulldogs jump out to a 7-6 lead after a kill by junior outside hitter Amilya Thompson, but the Broncos responded with a 12-6 run to take a 18-13 lead. A kill from redshirt freshman outside hitter Lauren Sabbatini (watch) closed the Broncos' margin to four, but a 7-0 run by BSU gave the Broncos a 25-14 win.
Facing a 2-0 deficit heading into the third set, the 'Dogs got off to a strong start with a 7-3 lead after a kill from Sukhov (watch). After falling behind by four at 18-14, a 5-1 run by Fresno State tied the set at 19 apiece.
The Broncos responded with three straight points, but an attack error by Boise State and a service ace by Sukhov (watch) got the 'Dogs back within one at 22-21. A kill by Thompson kept the Bulldogs down only one, but the final two points went to the Broncos on a kill and a solo block to clinch the sweep.
Notables
- Sukhov led the team in kills for the 18th time this season.
- Halteman led the team in assists for the 28th time this season.
- Halteman enters Saturday's regular season finale only three services aces shy of moving into the top 10 in services aces in a single season (Christy Burnett - 2002: 46) and only two shy of moving into sole possession of third place in program history in service aces.
- Leonard enters Saturday only two digs shy of moving into the top 10 for digs in a single season (Diana Nalbandian & Tricia Tuley - 454). She holds the single season digs record at 605 set last season.
The Bulldogs close out the season at Utah State (2-27, 2-15 MW) on Saturday at 12 p.m. PT. The Aggies fell in four sets at home to San Diego State on Thursday.
"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
FS
Boise
Kills
27
40
Errors
25
20
Attempts
105
108
Hitting %
.019
.185
Points
35.0
57.0
Assists
26
37
Aces
3
5
Blocks
5.0
12.0
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
9
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
2
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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