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Photo by: Cary Edmondson
'Dogs falter to Rebels on Senior Day
11/12/2022 2:30:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State volleyball team fell in straight sets to UNLV on Saturday afternoon on Senior Day at the Save Mart Center.
Fresno State (7-21, 1-15 MW) dropped sets to Mountain West leader UNLV (24-3, 15-1 MW), 17-25, 23-25, 20-25.
Prior to the start of the match, the 'Dogs honored their lone senior, outside hitter Lauren Sabbatini, who has appeared in 76 matches and 231 sets in her career at Fresno State.
How It Happened
The opening set saw an even 10-10 start before a 7-0 run by UNLV broke open the set as a solo block by Grace Doyle ended the run. A service error and back-to-back kills by Doyle and Ella Rud cut the Rebels' lead to 18-14, but a 5-0 run by the Rebels put UNLV up nine as they went on for the eight-point set win.
The second set saw the Bulldogs get off to a hot start leading 9-3 after a service ace by Hannah Waters. The Rebels answered back with a 12-4 run to take a 15-13 lead at the media timeout and after ties at 15, 16 & 18, the 'Dogs took their final lead of the set at 19-18 after a kill by Doyle. UNLV answered back with a 5-0 run to go up 23-19, but a 4-0 run by the 'Dogs knotted the set at 23 apiece. Looking to close in on the set win, the Rebels came up with the final two points of the set after a service error and attack error by the 'Dogs.
The third set saw a 10-10 opening draw after an ace by Rud. An 11-6 run by the Rebels put UNLV ahead 21-16 with the 'Dogs able to get within three at 22-19 after a kill by Sabbatini. The Rebels notched three of the final four points of the set to complete the sweep.
Notables
The Bulldogs close out the regular season next weekend traveling to San Jose State (19-7, 13-3 MW) on Thursday and Nevada (13-14, 7-9 MW) on Saturday.
"Fresno State Athletics - For The V: The Central Valley" - Bulldog student-athletes, coaches, and staff proudly wear the "Green V" to show their pride in representing the Central Valley. Stories of why the Bulldogs play for the "Green V" will be shared throughout the next year with #ForTheV. To become a Bulldog Foundation member or join "The Green V Society," please call 559-278-7160 or visit bulldogfoundation.org.
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Fresno State (7-21, 1-15 MW) dropped sets to Mountain West leader UNLV (24-3, 15-1 MW), 17-25, 23-25, 20-25.
Prior to the start of the match, the 'Dogs honored their lone senior, outside hitter Lauren Sabbatini, who has appeared in 76 matches and 231 sets in her career at Fresno State.
How It Happened
The opening set saw an even 10-10 start before a 7-0 run by UNLV broke open the set as a solo block by Grace Doyle ended the run. A service error and back-to-back kills by Doyle and Ella Rud cut the Rebels' lead to 18-14, but a 5-0 run by the Rebels put UNLV up nine as they went on for the eight-point set win.
The second set saw the Bulldogs get off to a hot start leading 9-3 after a service ace by Hannah Waters. The Rebels answered back with a 12-4 run to take a 15-13 lead at the media timeout and after ties at 15, 16 & 18, the 'Dogs took their final lead of the set at 19-18 after a kill by Doyle. UNLV answered back with a 5-0 run to go up 23-19, but a 4-0 run by the 'Dogs knotted the set at 23 apiece. Looking to close in on the set win, the Rebels came up with the final two points of the set after a service error and attack error by the 'Dogs.
The third set saw a 10-10 opening draw after an ace by Rud. An 11-6 run by the Rebels put UNLV ahead 21-16 with the 'Dogs able to get within three at 22-19 after a kill by Sabbatini. The Rebels notched three of the final four points of the set to complete the sweep.
Notables
- Rud led the Bulldogs with 11 kills to top the team in kills for the 20th time this season.
- Doyle led the 'Dogs with five blocks for her ninth match this season with five or more blocks.
- Fresno State closes out its home slate this season with a 3-9 record.
The Bulldogs close out the regular season next weekend traveling to San Jose State (19-7, 13-3 MW) on Thursday and Nevada (13-14, 7-9 MW) on Saturday.
"Fresno State Athletics - For The V: The Central Valley" - Bulldog student-athletes, coaches, and staff proudly wear the "Green V" to show their pride in representing the Central Valley. Stories of why the Bulldogs play for the "Green V" will be shared throughout the next year with #ForTheV. To become a Bulldog Foundation member or join "The Green V Society," please call 559-278-7160 or visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Follow us on:
Twitter:@FresnoStateVB
Instagram:FresnoStatevball
Facebook:FresnoStateVB
Team Stats
UNLV
Fresno
Kills
44
34
Errors
16
21
Attempts
108
116
Hitting %
.259
.112
Points
60
45
Assists
40
31
Aces
4
4
Blocks
12
7
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
10
Aces
1
Blocks
5
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
2
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