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Thursday, October 28
Reno, NV
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'Dogs sweep Wolf Pack in Reno
10/28/2021 9:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
The Breakdown
RENO, Nev. - The Fresno State volleyball team rallied back in each set on Thursday evening to complete a sweep over Nevada at the Virginia Street Gym.
Fresno State (10-9, 6-5 MW) won sets, 25-23, 25-23, 25-22 against Nevada (3-20, 0-12 MW).
How It Happened
Set one saw the 'Dogs fall behind early trailing 15-12 at the media timeout. Coming out of the break, the Wolf Pack continued to lead by three at 18-15 before a 4-0 run gave the Bulldogs only their second lead of the set. A kill by Desiree Sukhov followed by back-to-back blocks pushed the 'Dogs lead to three and after Nevada trimmed it to one at 24-23, a kill by Ella Rud sealed the 'Dogs set win.
Set two saw the Wolf Pack jump out to a 12-5 lead before the 'Dogs ripped off seven straight points to even the set at 12. With blocks by Doyle and Savanah Smith tying the set at 17, the 'Dogs again fought tough to even the set at 19, 20 & 21 before a setting error by Nevada and a solo block by Kasey Purry gave the 'Dogs a 23-21 lead. The Wolf Pack again got within one at 24-23, but a service error by Nevada put the 'Dogs up 2-0.
The third and final set saw Nevada take a lead, this time leading 19-15, before the 'Dogs ripped off six straight points capped by a block from Doyle to force a Wolf Pack timeout. A kill by Doyle put the Bulldogs up two and an error by Nevada & a kill from Amaria Kelley completed the sweep.
Notables
The 'Dogs close out the week traveling to San Jose State (14-7, 8-3 MW) on Saturday at 7 p.m. PT.
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- The 'Dogs completed their second sweep over Nevada this season and fourth sweep in 2021.
- Grace Doyle led the Bulldogs with 10 kills and matched her season high with seven blocks.
RENO, Nev. - The Fresno State volleyball team rallied back in each set on Thursday evening to complete a sweep over Nevada at the Virginia Street Gym.
Fresno State (10-9, 6-5 MW) won sets, 25-23, 25-23, 25-22 against Nevada (3-20, 0-12 MW).
How It Happened
Set one saw the 'Dogs fall behind early trailing 15-12 at the media timeout. Coming out of the break, the Wolf Pack continued to lead by three at 18-15 before a 4-0 run gave the Bulldogs only their second lead of the set. A kill by Desiree Sukhov followed by back-to-back blocks pushed the 'Dogs lead to three and after Nevada trimmed it to one at 24-23, a kill by Ella Rud sealed the 'Dogs set win.
Set two saw the Wolf Pack jump out to a 12-5 lead before the 'Dogs ripped off seven straight points to even the set at 12. With blocks by Doyle and Savanah Smith tying the set at 17, the 'Dogs again fought tough to even the set at 19, 20 & 21 before a setting error by Nevada and a solo block by Kasey Purry gave the 'Dogs a 23-21 lead. The Wolf Pack again got within one at 24-23, but a service error by Nevada put the 'Dogs up 2-0.
The third and final set saw Nevada take a lead, this time leading 19-15, before the 'Dogs ripped off six straight points capped by a block from Doyle to force a Wolf Pack timeout. A kill by Doyle put the Bulldogs up two and an error by Nevada & a kill from Amaria Kelley completed the sweep.
Notables
- The 'Dogs extend their winning streak over Nevada to six and have won three straight matches in Reno.
- The Bulldogs are tied for fifth in the Mountain West with UNLV after action on Thursday.
- Fresno State led Nevada in hitting percentage (.198-.107), service aces (5-4) and blocks (14.0-7.0).
- The 14.0 blocks as a team were the fifth time the 'Dogs have reached double figures in blocks this season.
- Ella Rud led the 'Dogs in digs for the fifth time this season finishing with 12.
The 'Dogs close out the week traveling to San Jose State (14-7, 8-3 MW) on Saturday at 7 p.m. PT.
"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:
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Team Stats
FS
Nevada
Kills
34
34
Errors
15
23
Attempts
96
103
Hitting %
.198
.107
Points
53.0
45.0
Assists
32
30
Aces
5
4
Blocks
14.0
7.0
Game Leaders
Kills
10
Aces
1
Blocks
7
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Players Mentioned
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