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'Dogs fight tough at Colorado State
11/13/2021 1:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
The Breakdown
FORT COLLINS, Colo. -Â The Fresno State volleyball team fell in straight sets at Colorado State on Saturday afternoon at Moby Arena.
Fresno State (11-13, 7-9 MW) fell 23-25, 22-25, 23-25Â to Colorado State (17-8, 13-3Â MW).
How It Happened
The 'Dogs battled tough in the opening set falling behind 19-14, but used a 4-0 run with a kill by Smith, back-to-back aces by Brooke Cowie and a block by Preslee Lillard & Doyle to get within one. The Rams responded with five of the next seven points to take a 24-21 lead, but a kill by Desiree Sukhov and an attack error by CSU brought the 'Dogs back within one. A kill from Colorado State's Annie Sullivan closed out the set.
Set two saw the Bulldogs get out to a blazing start leading 7-0 after a kill by Ella Rud. Continuing to lead by five after a kill by Doyle put the 'Dogs up 15-10, the Rams came out a timeout on a 9-4 run to tie the set at 19. After the teams traded the next six points to make it 22 apiece, CSU got a pair of kills and an ace to go up two sets to none.
Set three again saw the 'Dogs get out to a solid start leading 6-5, but a 6-2 run for CSU put the Rams up 11-8. A kill by Lillard kept the 'Dogs within two at 12-10, but another 6-2 run for the Rams extended their lead to six. Back-to-back aces by Cowie got the 'Dogs back within two at 20-18 and after a kill by Sukhov and a block by Kasey Purry & Cowie got the 'Dogs within one at 24-23, a kill by the Rams' Sullivan gave CSU match point.
Notables
The 'Dogs wrap up the regular season at home next week hosting Air Force (7-18, 4-11 MW) on Thursday for Heroes Night and New Mexico (17-9, 8-7 MW) on Saturday for Senior Day.
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- The Bulldogs were in all three sets on Saturday against Colorado State, but fell in straight sets.
- Savanah Smith led the 'Dogs with 10 kills and added five digs while Grace Doyle chipped in nine kills and three blocks.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. -Â The Fresno State volleyball team fell in straight sets at Colorado State on Saturday afternoon at Moby Arena.
Fresno State (11-13, 7-9 MW) fell 23-25, 22-25, 23-25Â to Colorado State (17-8, 13-3Â MW).
How It Happened
The 'Dogs battled tough in the opening set falling behind 19-14, but used a 4-0 run with a kill by Smith, back-to-back aces by Brooke Cowie and a block by Preslee Lillard & Doyle to get within one. The Rams responded with five of the next seven points to take a 24-21 lead, but a kill by Desiree Sukhov and an attack error by CSU brought the 'Dogs back within one. A kill from Colorado State's Annie Sullivan closed out the set.
Set two saw the Bulldogs get out to a blazing start leading 7-0 after a kill by Ella Rud. Continuing to lead by five after a kill by Doyle put the 'Dogs up 15-10, the Rams came out a timeout on a 9-4 run to tie the set at 19. After the teams traded the next six points to make it 22 apiece, CSU got a pair of kills and an ace to go up two sets to none.
Set three again saw the 'Dogs get out to a solid start leading 6-5, but a 6-2 run for CSU put the Rams up 11-8. A kill by Lillard kept the 'Dogs within two at 12-10, but another 6-2 run for the Rams extended their lead to six. Back-to-back aces by Cowie got the 'Dogs back within two at 20-18 and after a kill by Sukhov and a block by Kasey Purry & Cowie got the 'Dogs within one at 24-23, a kill by the Rams' Sullivan gave CSU match point.
Notables
- Smith led the 'Dogs in kills for the fourth time and reached double figures in kills for the 10th time this season.
- Cowie led the Bulldogs with four service aces and 19 assists and Rud added a team-leadin 15 digs.
- The 'Dogs finish 2-9 on the road.
The 'Dogs wrap up the regular season at home next week hosting Air Force (7-18, 4-11 MW) on Thursday for Heroes Night and New Mexico (17-9, 8-7 MW) on Saturday for Senior 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:
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Team Stats
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CSU
Kills
40
42
Errors
19
15
Attempts
117
115
Hitting %
.179
.235
Points
53.0
53.0
Assists
37
41
Aces
7
4
Blocks
6.0
7.0
Game Leaders
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Players Mentioned
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