Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, October 7
Logan, UT
11 a.m. PT
Fresno State
8-9,2-4Mountain West
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Utah State
12-5,5-1Mountain West
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Fresno St.
16
23
18
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Utah St.
25
25
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Bulldogs stumble against Aggies
10/7/2023 5:54:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
LOGAN, Utah – The Fresno State volleyball team was defeated by the Utah State Aggies this afternoon with a final match score of 3-0.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Utah State took a strong, early lead in the first set of the match with a 15-10 advantage at the break. The Bulldogs added five kills but were not able to bounce back and fell 25-16. Fresno State picked up the pace in the second set, staying neck-and-neck with the Aggies through the break. Fresno State fell behind 17-11 but went on a 9-3 run to tie the set at 20 before the Aggies found a 25-23 victory. In the third set, Fresno State opened with five straight points including two kills and a service ace. Utah State recovered to tie the game at 11-11. From there the Bulldogs were not able to recover the lead and fell 25-18 in the set and 3-0 overall.
NOTES
Fresno State returns to the Save Mart Center on Thursday at 6 p.m. PT to face San Diego State.
"Fresno State Athletics - Elevate: Imagine the Possibilities" - The Elevate Campaign provides a visionary roadmap to enhance and construct a series of athletic facilities to help further position Fresno State Athletics for sustained competitive success nationally, while also further serving as a source of pride and economic growth throughout California's Central Valley. For more information, visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Utah State took a strong, early lead in the first set of the match with a 15-10 advantage at the break. The Bulldogs added five kills but were not able to bounce back and fell 25-16. Fresno State picked up the pace in the second set, staying neck-and-neck with the Aggies through the break. Fresno State fell behind 17-11 but went on a 9-3 run to tie the set at 20 before the Aggies found a 25-23 victory. In the third set, Fresno State opened with five straight points including two kills and a service ace. Utah State recovered to tie the game at 11-11. From there the Bulldogs were not able to recover the lead and fell 25-18 in the set and 3-0 overall.
NOTES
- Head Coach Leisa Rosen's first recruit, Mya Sellers, made her first start of her collegiate career.
- Sellers earned a career-high three block assists, adding to her total of five in five sets played.
- Brooke Cowie added her 11th double-double and 19th for the Bulldogs this season with 28 assists and 11 digs.
- Addison Haluksa was in double digits in the kill category for the 16th time this season with 11 this afternoon. She has had 10+ kills in 17 out of 21.
Fresno State returns to the Save Mart Center on Thursday at 6 p.m. PT to face San Diego State.
"Fresno State Athletics - Elevate: Imagine the Possibilities" - The Elevate Campaign provides a visionary roadmap to enhance and construct a series of athletic facilities to help further position Fresno State Athletics for sustained competitive success nationally, while also further serving as a source of pride and economic growth throughout California's Central Valley. For more information, visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate.
Team Stats
Fresno
USU
Kills
35
45
Errors
18
11
Attempts
98
103
Hitting %
.173
.330
Points
45.0
59.0
Assists
34
43
Aces
4
5
Blocks
6
9
Game Leaders
Kills
11
Aces
2
Blocks
3
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Players Mentioned
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