Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, September 30
Fresno, CA
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'Dogs handle Rams in four sets
9/30/2021 10:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Fresno State extends its winning streak to five in Mountain West home openers.
The Breakdown
FRESNO, Calif. -Â The Fresno State volleyball team returned home to the Save Mart Center on Thursday evening defeating Colorado State in four sets.
Fresno State (5-6, 1-2 MW) took sets 25-19, 25-14, 19-25, 26-24 over visiting Colorado State (7-6, 3-1 MW).
How It Happened
The 'Dogs got off to a hot start in the opening set taking a 18-8 lead on a service ace by Ella Rud and after the Rams trimmed the 'Dogs down to four at 23-19, a kill by Grace Doyle and a CSU attack sealed the six-point set win.
It was more of the same in the second set for the Bulldogs, who hit .350 as a team in the set, and used a 6-0 run in the middle of the set to extend a 12-7 lead out to 18-7 taking the set by an 11-point margin.
The Rams responded well out of the break in the third set jumping out to a 13-9 lead. A solo block by Rud tied the set at 15, but a kill and back-to-back aces by the Rams gave CSU a 18-15 lead and the 'Dogs could never get any closer in the set falling by six.
A even fourth set saw the Bulldogs hold a slim 22-21 lead and a kill by Desiree Sukhov and blocks from Sukhov and Kasey Purry put the 'Dogs up three at 24-21. One point shy of sealing the win, the Rams responded with three straight points, but a kill from Amaria Kelley and a CSU error notched the win for the Bulldogs.
Notables
Head Coach Jonathan Winder
On the 'Dogs win tonight over Colorado State....
"We talked about defending their middle blockers a little bit more after having trouble with that at Air Force and defending number 17 for Colorado State (Kennedy Stanford) who had been a big hitter for them. It always starts with serving and passing and that has always been the foundation of our program is our ability to serve and pass."Â
Up next
The 'Dogs return to the court on Saturday to face Wyoming (8-7, 0-3 MW) at noon at the Save Mart Center. Wear pink for Dig for a Cure & Cancer Awareness Day 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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- Fresno State extends its winning streak to five in Mountain West home openers.
- Amaria Kelley led the Bulldogs with 13 kills while Kasey Purry had a career-best eight blocks.
- The 'Dogs are back home on Saturday to face Wyoming for Dig for a Cure & Cancer Awareness Day.
FRESNO, Calif. -Â The Fresno State volleyball team returned home to the Save Mart Center on Thursday evening defeating Colorado State in four sets.
Fresno State (5-6, 1-2 MW) took sets 25-19, 25-14, 19-25, 26-24 over visiting Colorado State (7-6, 3-1 MW).
How It Happened
The 'Dogs got off to a hot start in the opening set taking a 18-8 lead on a service ace by Ella Rud and after the Rams trimmed the 'Dogs down to four at 23-19, a kill by Grace Doyle and a CSU attack sealed the six-point set win.
It was more of the same in the second set for the Bulldogs, who hit .350 as a team in the set, and used a 6-0 run in the middle of the set to extend a 12-7 lead out to 18-7 taking the set by an 11-point margin.
The Rams responded well out of the break in the third set jumping out to a 13-9 lead. A solo block by Rud tied the set at 15, but a kill and back-to-back aces by the Rams gave CSU a 18-15 lead and the 'Dogs could never get any closer in the set falling by six.
A even fourth set saw the Bulldogs hold a slim 22-21 lead and a kill by Desiree Sukhov and blocks from Sukhov and Kasey Purry put the 'Dogs up three at 24-21. One point shy of sealing the win, the Rams responded with three straight points, but a kill from Amaria Kelley and a CSU error notched the win for the Bulldogs.
Notables
- Fresno State improves to 7-3 in MW home openers and runs their winning streak to five.
- The Bulldogs earn their first win over Colorado State since Sept. 29, 2018 and 3-4 at home against the Rams as members of the MW.
- Sukhov notched a season-high 15 digs and came within one of matching her career best of 16.
- Kelley led the 'Dogs in kills for the third time this season while Savanah Smith added 11 kills, four blocks and hit a career-best .526.
Head Coach Jonathan Winder
On the 'Dogs win tonight over Colorado State....
"We talked about defending their middle blockers a little bit more after having trouble with that at Air Force and defending number 17 for Colorado State (Kennedy Stanford) who had been a big hitter for them. It always starts with serving and passing and that has always been the foundation of our program is our ability to serve and pass."Â
Up next
The 'Dogs return to the court on Saturday to face Wyoming (8-7, 0-3 MW) at noon at the Save Mart Center. Wear pink for Dig for a Cure & Cancer Awareness Day 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
CSU
FS
Kills
42
49
Errors
27
20
Attempts
113
116
Hitting %
.133
.250
Points
54.0
74.0
Assists
39
47
Aces
7
11
Blocks
5.0
14.0
Game Leaders
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
9
Aces
2
Blocks
4
Players Mentioned
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