Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, October 14
Fresno, CA
6 P.M. PT
Fresno State
7-8, 3-4MW
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San Jose State
11-7, 5-3MW
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San Jose State
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Fresno State
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Photo by: Kayla Barber
Bulldogs downed by Spartans
10/14/2021 8:15:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
The Breakdown
FRESNO, Calif. -Â The Fresno State volleyball team fell in straight sets at home on Thursday evening to San Jose State at the Save Mart Center.
Fresno State (7-8, 3-4 MW) dropped sets 12-25, 14-25, 21-25 to San Jose State (11-7, 5-3 MW).
How It Happened
The opening set saw the Bulldogs trail by one after a Spartan attack error before the visitors reeled off a 6-0 run to take a 14-7 lead. Three straight points for the 'Dogs, including a service ace by Grace Doyle, brought the Bulldogs with four at 14-10, but an 11-2 run for SJSU ended the set.
The Spartans stayed red hot in set two jumping out to an 11-1 lead and extended it to as large as 20-6. The 'Dogs were able to notch eight of the final 13 points in the set closing out with four kills, two aces and two attack errors.
The third set saw the 'Dogs jump out to a 9-7 lead after a kill by Doyle, but the Spartans responded with a a 6-0 run to take a 13-9 lead. A 4-0 run by the Bulldogs cut the SJSU lead to 17-15 after a Spartan attack error. A kill by Savanah Smith and an ace by Brooke Cowie pulled the 'Dogs within one at 19-18, but Fresno State was only able to get within two the remainder of the set to fall in a sweep.
Up next
The Bulldogs are back on the court on Sunday hosting Nevada (3-15, 0-7 MW) at 1 p.m. for 'Dogs Give Back Day & Abilities Day.
"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 visit bulldogfoundation.org.
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- Desiree Sukhov led the Bulldogs in kills for the ninth time this season finishing with seven and added a team-high 10 digs.
- The 'Dogs host Nevada on Sunday at 1 p.m.
FRESNO, Calif. -Â The Fresno State volleyball team fell in straight sets at home on Thursday evening to San Jose State at the Save Mart Center.
Fresno State (7-8, 3-4 MW) dropped sets 12-25, 14-25, 21-25 to San Jose State (11-7, 5-3 MW).
How It Happened
The opening set saw the Bulldogs trail by one after a Spartan attack error before the visitors reeled off a 6-0 run to take a 14-7 lead. Three straight points for the 'Dogs, including a service ace by Grace Doyle, brought the Bulldogs with four at 14-10, but an 11-2 run for SJSU ended the set.
The Spartans stayed red hot in set two jumping out to an 11-1 lead and extended it to as large as 20-6. The 'Dogs were able to notch eight of the final 13 points in the set closing out with four kills, two aces and two attack errors.
The third set saw the 'Dogs jump out to a 9-7 lead after a kill by Doyle, but the Spartans responded with a a 6-0 run to take a 13-9 lead. A 4-0 run by the Bulldogs cut the SJSU lead to 17-15 after a Spartan attack error. A kill by Savanah Smith and an ace by Brooke Cowie pulled the 'Dogs within one at 19-18, but Fresno State was only able to get within two the remainder of the set to fall in a sweep.
Up next
The Bulldogs are back on the court on Sunday hosting Nevada (3-15, 0-7 MW) at 1 p.m. for 'Dogs Give Back Day & Abilities Day.
"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 visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateVB
Instagram:Â FresnoStatevball
Facebook:Â FresnoStateVB
Team Stats
SJSU
FS
Kills
31
22
Errors
15
31
Attempts
87
95
Hitting %
.184
-.095
Points
51.0
30.0
Assists
30
21
Aces
9
5
Blocks
11.0
3.0
Game Leaders
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
3
Aces
2
Blocks
2
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
0
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