Thursday, September 22
Fresno, CA
6 P.M. PT
Fresno State
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Nevada
7-5,1-0Mountain West
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Nevada
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Fresno St.
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Photo by: Cary Edmondson
'Dogs drop five-set heartbreaker to Wolf Pack
9/22/2022 10:20:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State volleyball team opened Mountain West play on Thursday night falling in five sets to Nevada at the Save Mart Center.
Fresno State (6-7, 0-1 MW) and Nevada (7-5, 1-0 MW) saw sets, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 22-25, 12-15 with the Bulldogs edging the Wolf Pack in hitting percentage, kills, assists, digs and blocks, but fell in a hard-fought fifth set.
How It Happened
The Wolf Pack jumped out a quick 6-0 lead in the opening set, but the 'Dogs rallied back with a 16-10 run to tie the set at 16. After an attack error by Nevada tied the set at 19, the Bulldogs closed the set on a 6-1 run finishing out the set with back-to-back kills from Addison Haluska.
After Nevada led from start to finish in the second set, the Bulldogs broke open an 8-8 tie in the third set with a 6-0 run. The Wolf Pack rallied back with a 9-3 run to tie the set at 17. An attack error and kills by Rud and Preslee Lillard put the 'Dogs up three and after the Wolf Pack cut the Bulldogs' lead to two at 23-21, a service error and kill by Lauren Sabbatini sealed the set win for the 'Dogs.
With the Wolf Pack winning the fourth set to force a fifth and deciding set, the Bulldogs jumped out to a 7-6 lead after a kill by Sabbatini. A 4-0 run by Nevada gave the visitors back a three-point lead and after a solo block by Grace Doyle got the 'Dogs back within one at 12-11, the Wolf Pack nabbed three of the final four points for the win.
Notables
The Bulldogs continue their three-match homestand on Saturday taking on San Jose State (7-4, 1-0 MW) at 1 p.m. for Green V Day.
"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 (6-7, 0-1 MW) and Nevada (7-5, 1-0 MW) saw sets, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 22-25, 12-15 with the Bulldogs edging the Wolf Pack in hitting percentage, kills, assists, digs and blocks, but fell in a hard-fought fifth set.
How It Happened
The Wolf Pack jumped out a quick 6-0 lead in the opening set, but the 'Dogs rallied back with a 16-10 run to tie the set at 16. After an attack error by Nevada tied the set at 19, the Bulldogs closed the set on a 6-1 run finishing out the set with back-to-back kills from Addison Haluska.
After Nevada led from start to finish in the second set, the Bulldogs broke open an 8-8 tie in the third set with a 6-0 run. The Wolf Pack rallied back with a 9-3 run to tie the set at 17. An attack error and kills by Rud and Preslee Lillard put the 'Dogs up three and after the Wolf Pack cut the Bulldogs' lead to two at 23-21, a service error and kill by Lauren Sabbatini sealed the set win for the 'Dogs.
With the Wolf Pack winning the fourth set to force a fifth and deciding set, the Bulldogs jumped out to a 7-6 lead after a kill by Sabbatini. A 4-0 run by Nevada gave the visitors back a three-point lead and after a solo block by Grace Doyle got the 'Dogs back within one at 12-11, the Wolf Pack nabbed three of the final four points for the win.
Notables
- Fresno State saw its six-match winning streak and its four-match home winning streak over the Wolf Pack come to an end.
- The Bulldogs fall to 5-6 in Mountain West openers.
- Ella Rud led the 'Dogs in kills for the eighth time this season while reaching double figure kills for the ninth time.
- Rud notched her sixth double-double of the season setting a new season best with a team-high 17 digs.
- Sabbatini registered a career-best .571 hitting percentage adding eight kills, nine digs and three service aces.
The Bulldogs continue their three-match homestand on Saturday taking on San Jose State (7-4, 1-0 MW) at 1 p.m. for Green V Day.
"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:Â @FresnoStateVB
Instagram:Â FresnoStatevball
Facebook:Â FresnoStateVB
Team Stats
Nevada
Fresno
Kills
58
65
Errors
27
24
Attempts
182
187
Hitting %
.170
.219
Points
72
84
Assists
48
59
Aces
7
7
Blocks
7
12
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
13
Aces
2
Blocks
5
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
3
Blocks
0
Players Mentioned
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