Bulldogs top Bobcats in four sets

Friday, September 17

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Bulldogs top Bobcats in four sets

9/17/2021 4:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Box Score

Desiree Sukhov set a single-match program record with 10 service aces.

By: Travis Blanshan / Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

Highlights

Desiree Sukhov notched a triple-double leading the team with 14 kills, 13 digs and 10 service aces.
Sukhov's 10 service aces set a new single-match program record topping the previous high of seven set by Holly Franks in 2013.
The Bulldogs close out non-conference play with a 4-4 mark.

SEATTLE - The Fresno State volleyball team defeated Montana State in four sets on Friday afternoon at Alaska Airlines Arena.

Behind a triple-double from Desiree Sukhov, Fresno State (4-4) claimed sets 25-18, 25-19, 23-25, 25-13 against Montana State (4-7).

How It Happened
The Bulldogs got off to a blazing start in the opening set going on a 9-0 run in the early going to take a 10-2 lead. The Bobcats would not be deterred fighting back to get within three at 17-14, but the 'Dogs answered with a 3-0 run getting kills from Sukhov and Amaria Kelley and an ace from Sukhov to go up six and stayed ahead for the seven-point win.

Another strong start in the second set saw the Bulldogs go on a 6-0 run to take a 9-3 lead. A 7-0 run pushed the 'Dogs in front 20-8 after a kill by Sukhov and after MSU cut the Bulldogs' lead to five at 24-19, an attack error by Montana State put the 'Dogs up two sets.

A tough third set saw the Bobcats narrowly win 25-23, but the Bulldogs responded in the fourth set using a 12-1 run to take a 15-6 lead and MSU was unable to get any closer than seven the remainder of the set.

Notables

Fresno State improves to 3-0 all-time against Montana State.
Sukhov's 10 service aces set a new single-match program record topping the previous high of seven set by Holly Franks in 2013.
Sukhov's triple-double was the program's first as a member of the Mountain West.
The 'Dogs led the Bobcats in kills (50-40), hitting pct. (.258-.143) and aces (12-3).
Sukhov led the 'Dogs in kills for the fifth time this season.
Mikayla Weiss matched her season best with 38 assists.

Up next
The Bulldogs open up Mountain West play on the road next week at New Mexico (8-2) on Thursday and Air Force (1-7) on Saturday.

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