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'Dogs falter at No. 7 Washington
9/16/2021 9:30:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Highlights
SEATTLE -Â The Fresno State volleyball team fell in straight sets at No. 7 Washington on Thursday evening at Alaska Airlines Arena.
Fresno State (3-4) dropped sets 23-25, 17-25, 17-25 to Washington (7-1).
How It Happened
The 'Dogs got off to a strong start in the opening set jumping out to a 10-7 lead after a service ace by Ella Rud. A kill by Savanah Smith locked up the set at 18-18 and a 3-0 run put the Bulldogs up a pair at 21-19. The Huskies answered back with five of the next six points to go up 24-22 and a UW service error brought the 'Dogs within one, but Washington took advantage of a Bulldog attack error for the win.
The Bulldogs again got off to a strong start in the second set taking a 9-4 lead on a kill by Amaria Kelley and a kill by Desiree Sukhov put the 'Dogs ahead 10-7. A 12-2 run for Washington put the Huskies up 19-12 and the Bulldogs were unable to get any closer than six the remainder of the set.
The third set saw the 'Dogs get off to a 7-7 start after a kill by Mikayla Weiss and an attack error, but the Huskies responded going on an 11-4 run to take an 18-11 lead. The 'Dogs reeled off three straight points with back-to-back kills and an attack error to get within four, but Washington scored seven of the set's final 10 points to complete the sweep.
Notables
The 'Dogs wrap up action in Seattle on Friday afternoon taking on Montana State (4-6) at 1 p.m. PT.
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- Savanah Smith led the 'Dogs with eight kills and added six digs against No. 7 Washington.
- The 'Dogs close out action in Seattle on Friday versus Montana State.
SEATTLE -Â The Fresno State volleyball team fell in straight sets at No. 7 Washington on Thursday evening at Alaska Airlines Arena.
Fresno State (3-4) dropped sets 23-25, 17-25, 17-25 to Washington (7-1).
How It Happened
The 'Dogs got off to a strong start in the opening set jumping out to a 10-7 lead after a service ace by Ella Rud. A kill by Savanah Smith locked up the set at 18-18 and a 3-0 run put the Bulldogs up a pair at 21-19. The Huskies answered back with five of the next six points to go up 24-22 and a UW service error brought the 'Dogs within one, but Washington took advantage of a Bulldog attack error for the win.
The Bulldogs again got off to a strong start in the second set taking a 9-4 lead on a kill by Amaria Kelley and a kill by Desiree Sukhov put the 'Dogs ahead 10-7. A 12-2 run for Washington put the Huskies up 19-12 and the Bulldogs were unable to get any closer than six the remainder of the set.
The third set saw the 'Dogs get off to a 7-7 start after a kill by Mikayla Weiss and an attack error, but the Huskies responded going on an 11-4 run to take an 18-11 lead. The 'Dogs reeled off three straight points with back-to-back kills and an attack error to get within four, but Washington scored seven of the set's final 10 points to complete the sweep.
Notables
- It was Fresno State's first match against a ranked opponent since Nov. 7, 2019 and highest ranked foe since the 2011 season.
- Weiss led the 'Dogs with 21 assists and recorded a career-high seven kills.
- Sukhov led the team with eight digs and Grace Doyle had a team-best three blocks.
The 'Dogs wrap up action in Seattle on Friday afternoon taking on Montana State (4-6) at 1 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:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateVB
Instagram:Â FresnoStatevball
Facebook:Â FresnoStateVB
Team Stats
FS
UW
Kills
29
46
Errors
14
16
Attempts
88
95
Hitting %
.170
.316
Points
37.0
56.0
Assists
24
44
Aces
3
5
Blocks
5.0
5.0
Game Leaders
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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