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Photo by: Don Jedlovec/Santa Clara Athletics
'Dogs complete sweep over Broncos
9/10/2022 7:30:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The Fresno State volleyball team got back on the winning track on Saturday evening breezing past Santa Clara in a sweep at the Santa Clara Invitational at Leavey Center.
Fresno State (4-4) took sets, 25-23, 25-18, 25-19 over Santa Clara (3-5) to complete its third sweep of the season.
How It Happened
Getting off to a strong start in the opening set, the Bulldogs jumped out to a 14-9 lead after a kill from Addison Haluska. A 10-3 run by the Broncos put the home team back on top, 19-17, but four straight points from the 'Dogs got the visitors back on top by a pair. A kill from Lauren Sabbatini put Fresno State out in front by a point, 23-22 and after one more tie from the Broncos, an attack error by Santa Clara and a service ace by Sydney Gazzaniga gave the Bulldogs the set.
An even start in the second set saw an early 12-12 tie, but a quick 7-1 run by the 'Dogs pushed Fresno State up, 19-13. Getting block assists from Kasey Purry and Preslee Lillard, the Bulldogs took a 22-15 lead and kept a seven-point lead for the rest of the set, closing out with a kill from Grace Doyle.
Another even start in the third set saw ties at 9,10,11,13,15 & 18 before the Bulldogs scored seven of the set's final eight points. The 'Dogs notched five kills, including three from Ella Rud, and a pair of service aces from Sabbatini to secure the sweep.
Notables
The 'Dogs close out the Santa Clara Invitational on Sunday taking on Oklahoma (6-2) at 1 p.m.
"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 (4-4) took sets, 25-23, 25-18, 25-19 over Santa Clara (3-5) to complete its third sweep of the season.
How It Happened
Getting off to a strong start in the opening set, the Bulldogs jumped out to a 14-9 lead after a kill from Addison Haluska. A 10-3 run by the Broncos put the home team back on top, 19-17, but four straight points from the 'Dogs got the visitors back on top by a pair. A kill from Lauren Sabbatini put Fresno State out in front by a point, 23-22 and after one more tie from the Broncos, an attack error by Santa Clara and a service ace by Sydney Gazzaniga gave the Bulldogs the set.
An even start in the second set saw an early 12-12 tie, but a quick 7-1 run by the 'Dogs pushed Fresno State up, 19-13. Getting block assists from Kasey Purry and Preslee Lillard, the Bulldogs took a 22-15 lead and kept a seven-point lead for the rest of the set, closing out with a kill from Grace Doyle.
Another even start in the third set saw ties at 9,10,11,13,15 & 18 before the Bulldogs scored seven of the set's final eight points. The 'Dogs notched five kills, including three from Ella Rud, and a pair of service aces from Sabbatini to secure the sweep.
Notables
- The 'Dogs move to 25-10 all-time against Santa Clara.
- Doyle led the Bulldogs with 11 kills for her eighth straight match with double-digit kills.
- Brooke Cowie led the 'Dogs with 17Â assists to lead the team in assists for the second straight match.
The 'Dogs close out the Santa Clara Invitational on Sunday taking on Oklahoma (6-2) at 1 p.m.
"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
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Team Stats
Fresno
SCU
Kills
36
37
Errors
8
16
Attempts
81
85
Hitting %
.346
.247
Points
51
44
Assists
34
35
Aces
9
4
Blocks
6
3
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
11
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
3
Blocks
1
Kills
5
Aces
2
Blocks
0
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