Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, November 3
Fresno, CA
6 P.M. PT
Fresno State
6-19,0-13Mountain West
0
vs
3
Utah State
16-8,8-5Mountain West
1
2
3
F
Utah St.
25
27
25
3
Fresno St.
15
25
21
0
'Dogs stumble against Aggies
11/3/2022 8:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State volleyball team fell in straight sets on Thursday evening to Utah State at the Save Mart Center.
Led by 11 kills from Grace Doyle, the Bulldogs dropped sets 15-25, 25-27, 21-25 to Utah State (16-8, 8-5 MW).
How It Happened
Getting off to a slow start in the opening set, Utah State raced out to a 13-2 lead extending it to as large as 14 at 21-7. A brief 8-3 run by Fresno State brought the 'Dogs back within nine at 24-15, but an Aggie kill gave the visitors the early 1-0 set lead.
Looking to even the match in the second set, the Bulldogs kept pace with the Aggies in the early going tying the set at 17 apiece after an attack error. A 4-0 run by USU put the Aggies ahead 22-18, but a 6-2 run by the 'Dogs that included four kills, a block assist from Doyle and Brooke Cowie and a USU attack error tied the set at 24. After another tie at 25, the Aggies were able to secure a kill and service ace for the hard-fought set win.
With 11 ties in set three, the 'Dogs held a slim 17-16 lead after a kill from Doyle, but a 7-0 run by the Aggies put USU ahead 23-17. A pair of attack errors and a block assist by Kasey Purry and Cowie brought the Bulldogs back within three at 23-20, but the Aggies secured two of the final three points of the set to complete the sweep.
Notables
The Bulldogs close out the weekend on Saturday afternoon hosting Boise State (14-9, 6-6 MW) at 1 p.m. It is Heroes/Veterans Day Appreciation with free admission for all Veterans, active duty, first responders, essential workers.
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
Led by 11 kills from Grace Doyle, the Bulldogs dropped sets 15-25, 25-27, 21-25 to Utah State (16-8, 8-5 MW).
How It Happened
Getting off to a slow start in the opening set, Utah State raced out to a 13-2 lead extending it to as large as 14 at 21-7. A brief 8-3 run by Fresno State brought the 'Dogs back within nine at 24-15, but an Aggie kill gave the visitors the early 1-0 set lead.
Looking to even the match in the second set, the Bulldogs kept pace with the Aggies in the early going tying the set at 17 apiece after an attack error. A 4-0 run by USU put the Aggies ahead 22-18, but a 6-2 run by the 'Dogs that included four kills, a block assist from Doyle and Brooke Cowie and a USU attack error tied the set at 24. After another tie at 25, the Aggies were able to secure a kill and service ace for the hard-fought set win.
With 11 ties in set three, the 'Dogs held a slim 17-16 lead after a kill from Doyle, but a 7-0 run by the Aggies put USU ahead 23-17. A pair of attack errors and a block assist by Kasey Purry and Cowie brought the Bulldogs back within three at 23-20, but the Aggies secured two of the final three points of the set to complete the sweep.
Notables
- Doyle led the Bulldogs in kills for the sixth time this season and it was her 17th double-digit kill contest.
- It was only Fresno State's second loss to Utah State at home as a member of the Mountain West.
The Bulldogs close out the weekend on Saturday afternoon hosting Boise State (14-9, 6-6 MW) at 1 p.m. It is Heroes/Veterans Day Appreciation with free admission for all Veterans, active duty, first responders, essential workers.
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
USU
Fresno
Kills
44
33
Errors
18
14
Attempts
96
101
Hitting %
.271
.188
Points
60
42
Assists
39
23
Aces
10
1
Blocks
6
8
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
1
VB: 2025 Preseason Practice Highlight
Friday, August 15
VB: Addison Haluska, MW Preseason Player of the Year
Wednesday, August 13
VB: 2025 Adidas Gear Reveal
Wednesday, August 13
VB: 2025 First Day of Practice
Monday, August 04