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Friday, September 10
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'Dogs power past Ohio
9/10/2021 12:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Highlights
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Behind three 'Dogs with double-digit kills, the Fresno State volleyball team defeated Ohio in four sets on Friday afternoon at the K-State Invitational at the Bramlage Coliseum.
Fresno State (3-2) overcame a 25-18 setback in set one to bounce back to take the next three sets, 25-20, 25-16, 25-21 over Ohio (0-8).
How It Happened
After dropping the opening set, the Bulldogs bounced back in set two to jump out to a 14-9 lead after a service ace by Desiree Sukhov, one of nine aces the 'Dogs registered in the match. Taking as large as a seven-point lead, the Bobcats cut the 'Dogs lead down to three on three occasions with the final time coming at 23-20 before kills by Grace Doyle and Kelley closed out the set.
A back-and-forth third set saw the 'Dogs close out the set on a 9-3 run and they were able to stave off a late rally by the Bobcats in the fourth set to complete the comeback win.
Savanah Smith finished with 12 kills and Doyle added 10 while Sukhov led the 'Dogs with nine digs.
Notables
The 'Dogs close out play at the K-State Invitational on Saturday against Kansas State (4-2) at 9 a.m. PT.
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- Amaria Kelley led the 'Dogs with 14 kills in a four-set win over Ohio at the K-State Invitational on Friday.
- Fresno State led Ohio in kills (49-43), hitting percentage (.205-.132) and service aces (9-1).
- The Bulldogs close out play at the K-State Invitational on Saturday vs. Kansas State at 9 a.m. PT.
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Behind three 'Dogs with double-digit kills, the Fresno State volleyball team defeated Ohio in four sets on Friday afternoon at the K-State Invitational at the Bramlage Coliseum.
Fresno State (3-2) overcame a 25-18 setback in set one to bounce back to take the next three sets, 25-20, 25-16, 25-21 over Ohio (0-8).
How It Happened
After dropping the opening set, the Bulldogs bounced back in set two to jump out to a 14-9 lead after a service ace by Desiree Sukhov, one of nine aces the 'Dogs registered in the match. Taking as large as a seven-point lead, the Bobcats cut the 'Dogs lead down to three on three occasions with the final time coming at 23-20 before kills by Grace Doyle and Kelley closed out the set.
A back-and-forth third set saw the 'Dogs close out the set on a 9-3 run and they were able to stave off a late rally by the Bobcats in the fourth set to complete the comeback win.
Savanah Smith finished with 12 kills and Doyle added 10 while Sukhov led the 'Dogs with nine digs.
Notables
- It was the 'Dogs second win in as many meetings versus Ohio joining a four-set win in 2019.
- Mikayla Weiss set a career high with three service aces, matched her career high with eight digs and came within five of matching her career high in assists finishing with 37.
The 'Dogs close out play at the K-State Invitational on Saturday against Kansas State (4-2) at 9 a.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:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateVB
Instagram:Â FresnoStatevball
Facebook:Â FresnoStateVB
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