Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, November 4
Fresno, CA
6 P.M. PT
Fresno State
10-11, 6-7MW
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UNLV
17-8, 8-6MW
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UNLV
25
20
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Fresno State
17
25
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Photo by: Keith Kountz
'Dogs stumble in four sets to UNLV
11/4/2021 9:30:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
The Breakdown
FRESNO, Calif. -Â The Fresno State volleyball team fell in four sets on Thursday evening to UNLV at the Save Mart Center.
Fresno State (10-11, 6-7 MW) dropped sets, 17-25, 25-20, 14-25, 22-25 to UNLV (17-8, 8-6 MW).
How It Happened
The opening set saw the 'Dogs stay within arm's reach of the Rebels trailing only by a pair after a kill by Ella Rud made it 17-15 in favor of the Rebels. A 4-0 run for UNLV pushed the visitors lead to six and the 'Dogs were unable to get closer than five for the remainder of the set.
The second set saw the Rebels jump out to a 12-9 lead before a 10-2 run by the 'Dogs gave them a lead they would relinquish. A kill by Sukhov made it 19-14 for the 'Dogs and forced a UNLV timeout. Back-to-back kills from Savanah Smith and Sukhov kept the 'Dogs ahead by five leading 23-18 and kills from Grace Doyle and Rud evened the match at one set apiece.
The third set saw the 'Dogs hang tough trailing only 12-10 after a kill by Doyle, but a 13-4 run by the Rebels that included nine straight points ended the set and gave them a one set lead.
Looking to even the match in the fourth set and force a deciding fifth, the 'Dogs and Rebels held ties at 15, 16, 18, 19 & 20 before a 3-0 run by the Rebels gave them some breathing room. A kill by Maja Malczewska kept the set alive for the 'Dogs, but a service error ended the set as they Bulldogs fell in four.
Notables
The 'Dogs wrap up the week on Saturday hosting San Diego State (7-18, 4-9 MW) at 11 a.m. PT for Social Media Madness, High School & Alumni Day. All high school students get in FREE and follow Fresno State Athletics on social media and get in FREE!
"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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- The 'Dogs fell in four sets to UNLV on Thursday at the Save Mart Center.
- Desiree Sukhov led the Bulldogs with 14 kills and added nine digs.
FRESNO, Calif. -Â The Fresno State volleyball team fell in four sets on Thursday evening to UNLV at the Save Mart Center.
Fresno State (10-11, 6-7 MW) dropped sets, 17-25, 25-20, 14-25, 22-25 to UNLV (17-8, 8-6 MW).
How It Happened
The opening set saw the 'Dogs stay within arm's reach of the Rebels trailing only by a pair after a kill by Ella Rud made it 17-15 in favor of the Rebels. A 4-0 run for UNLV pushed the visitors lead to six and the 'Dogs were unable to get closer than five for the remainder of the set.
The second set saw the Rebels jump out to a 12-9 lead before a 10-2 run by the 'Dogs gave them a lead they would relinquish. A kill by Sukhov made it 19-14 for the 'Dogs and forced a UNLV timeout. Back-to-back kills from Savanah Smith and Sukhov kept the 'Dogs ahead by five leading 23-18 and kills from Grace Doyle and Rud evened the match at one set apiece.
The third set saw the 'Dogs hang tough trailing only 12-10 after a kill by Doyle, but a 13-4 run by the Rebels that included nine straight points ended the set and gave them a one set lead.
Looking to even the match in the fourth set and force a deciding fifth, the 'Dogs and Rebels held ties at 15, 16, 18, 19 & 20 before a 3-0 run by the Rebels gave them some breathing room. A kill by Maja Malczewska kept the set alive for the 'Dogs, but a service error ended the set as they Bulldogs fell in four.
Notables
- It was only Fresno State's third loss at home in nine matches this season.
- Sukhov led the 'Dogs in kills for the 12th time this season.
- The 'Dogs fall to seventh in the Mountain West after action on Thursday, sitting one match behind Boise State for sixth.
- Sydney Gazzaniga led the team in digs for the third time totaling 10.
- Both Mikayla Weiss and Brooke Cowie went over 20 sets with Weiss finishing with 20 and Cowie tacking on 22.
The 'Dogs wrap up the week on Saturday hosting San Diego State (7-18, 4-9 MW) at 11 a.m. PT for Social Media Madness, High School & Alumni Day. All high school students get in FREE and follow Fresno State Athletics on social media and get in FREE!
"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
UNLV
FS
Kills
56
49
Errors
15
19
Attempts
113
124
Hitting %
.363
.242
Points
76.0
65.0
Assists
52
45
Aces
12
8
Blocks
8.0
8.0
Game Leaders
Kills
14
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
13
Aces
1
Blocks
5
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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