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'Dogs top Redhawks & Bulldogs to open Fresno State Invite
9/2/2022 10:45:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State volleyball team opened up the Fresno State Invitational presented by Axis Hotel Group on Friday at the Save Mart Center with a pair of wins sweeping Seattle in the morning and defeating Louisiana Tech in four sets in the evening.
Fresno State (3-2) took sets, 25-19, 25-11, 25-17 over Seattle (0-2) and defeated Louisiana Tech (2-4), 25-23, 20-25, 25-16, 25-14.
How It Happened vs. Seattle
Completing their second straight sweep, the Bulldogs got off to a fast start against Seattle jumping out to a 19-12 lead in the opening set before three straight points from the Redhawks forced a Bulldog timeout. Coming out of the break, back-to-back kills by Ella Rud and Kasey Purry put the 'Dogs up six at 21-15 and after Seattle came back within four, the Bulldogs closed out the scoring with a kill from Purry and a solo block from Grace Doyle.
The 'Dogs continued to put up the points in the second set racing out to a 15-5 lead after a 10-2 run. A kill by Olivia Keller put the 'Dogs back up by ten at 20-10 and they closed out the set scoring five of the final six points getting a kill from Rud for a 25-11 set win.
Taking a 12-5 lead in the third set after a kill by Rud, the Bulldogs extended their lead to 22-10 thanks to a kill from Doyle. The Redhawks responded with a 7-2 run that briefly brought Seattle back within seven at 24-17, but a kill by Maja Malczewska sealed the sweep for the Bulldogs.
How It Happened vs. Louisiana Tech
After an extended break, the 'Dogs returned to the court over eight hours later taking on former WAC foe Louisiana Tech. Taking a hard-fought opening set, 25-23, the set saw nine ties and three lead changes. With ties at 21, 22 & 23, a LA Tech attack error and a kill by Keller gave the Bulldogs an opening set win.
With the Bulldogs of Louisiana Tech tying up the match at one set apiece with a 25-20 set two win, the 'Dogs got back on track in the third set using an 8-0 run that included three kills from Doyle to take a one-point lead to a 16-7 advantage. Three points from LA Tech got the Bulldogs back within six, but it was all Fresno State from there as a 9-6 run closed out the set and put the 'Dogs up two sets to one.
Staying red-hot, the Bulldogs raced out to an 8-0 start in the fourth set getting five kills, a pair of attack errors and a solo block from Doyle. The Dogs of LA Tech fought back cutting Fresno State's lead down to four at 11-7, but that was as close as they got as five straight points, including four kills from Rud that gave her 20 for the match, and an ace by Doyle completed the win for the 'Dogs.
Notables
The Bulldogs wrap up the Fresno State Invitational presented by Axis Hotel Group on Saturday taking on San Francisco (5-0) at 4 p.m.
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Fresno State (3-2) took sets, 25-19, 25-11, 25-17 over Seattle (0-2) and defeated Louisiana Tech (2-4), 25-23, 20-25, 25-16, 25-14.
How It Happened vs. Seattle
Completing their second straight sweep, the Bulldogs got off to a fast start against Seattle jumping out to a 19-12 lead in the opening set before three straight points from the Redhawks forced a Bulldog timeout. Coming out of the break, back-to-back kills by Ella Rud and Kasey Purry put the 'Dogs up six at 21-15 and after Seattle came back within four, the Bulldogs closed out the scoring with a kill from Purry and a solo block from Grace Doyle.
The 'Dogs continued to put up the points in the second set racing out to a 15-5 lead after a 10-2 run. A kill by Olivia Keller put the 'Dogs back up by ten at 20-10 and they closed out the set scoring five of the final six points getting a kill from Rud for a 25-11 set win.
Taking a 12-5 lead in the third set after a kill by Rud, the Bulldogs extended their lead to 22-10 thanks to a kill from Doyle. The Redhawks responded with a 7-2 run that briefly brought Seattle back within seven at 24-17, but a kill by Maja Malczewska sealed the sweep for the Bulldogs.
How It Happened vs. Louisiana Tech
After an extended break, the 'Dogs returned to the court over eight hours later taking on former WAC foe Louisiana Tech. Taking a hard-fought opening set, 25-23, the set saw nine ties and three lead changes. With ties at 21, 22 & 23, a LA Tech attack error and a kill by Keller gave the Bulldogs an opening set win.
With the Bulldogs of Louisiana Tech tying up the match at one set apiece with a 25-20 set two win, the 'Dogs got back on track in the third set using an 8-0 run that included three kills from Doyle to take a one-point lead to a 16-7 advantage. Three points from LA Tech got the Bulldogs back within six, but it was all Fresno State from there as a 9-6 run closed out the set and put the 'Dogs up two sets to one.
Staying red-hot, the Bulldogs raced out to an 8-0 start in the fourth set getting five kills, a pair of attack errors and a solo block from Doyle. The Dogs of LA Tech fought back cutting Fresno State's lead down to four at 11-7, but that was as close as they got as five straight points, including four kills from Rud that gave her 20 for the match, and an ace by Doyle completed the win for the 'Dogs.
Notables
- It was the 'Dogs first win in a home opener since the spring 2021 season when they topped San Jose State in straight sets.
- Fresno State improves to 2-0 against Seattle all-time after also defeating them in 2011.
- The Bulldogs move to 18-3 all-time against Louisiana Tech winning their sixth in a row against their former WAC rival.
- Rud led the 'Dogs in kills in both matches tallying 15 kills against Seattle and added 20 against LA Tech coming one shy of her career high set last week against the College of Charleston. She also notched her first double-double of the season against the Bulldogs adding 10 digs
- Doyle also reached double figures in kills in both matches and now has reached that benchmark in all five matches this season.
- Hannah Waters notched her third and fourth double-doubles of the season finishing with 40 assists &Â 10 digs vs. Seattle and 46 assists &Â 13 digs against LA Tech.
- Molly Eppright matched her career high with 16 digs against LA Tech, a mark she also reached against Utah State in the spring of 2021.
The Bulldogs wrap up the Fresno State Invitational presented by Axis Hotel Group on Saturday taking on San Francisco (5-0) at 4 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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