Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, September 21
Fresno, CA
6 p.m PT
Fresno State
6-6,0-1Mountain West
1
vs
3
Air Force
9-3,1-0Mountain West
1
2
3
4
F
Air Force
14
29
25
25
3
Fresno St.
25
27
20
22
1
Photo by: Dennis Silvas
Fresno State falters to Falcons
9/21/2023 11:55:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State volleyball team dropped the Mountain West opener to Air Force on Thursday night in the Save Mart Center, 3-2.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Bulldogs had a dominant start in the opening set as they led by as much as 12 before winning the set 25-14. The Falcons took the loss as a wake-up call and kept a strong grasp on the lead for most of the second set. Fresno State tied it up at 25-25 to keep things interesting but back-and-forth kills were broken up by a Bulldog attack error and the Falcons won the set 29-27. Air Force opened the third set with a 5-0 run, followed quickly by a 5-1 run from Fresno State. The competition stayed within two before the Falcons hit a late surge to send them over the edge, 25-20. The fourth set was a brawl with both teams staying within three points throughout with 29 kills exchanged, but the Bulldogs were unable to close out the set, falling 25-22 in the set and 3-1 overall.
NOTES
Fresno State will return to its home court on Saturday against New Mexico at 1 p.m. PT.
"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
The Bulldogs had a dominant start in the opening set as they led by as much as 12 before winning the set 25-14. The Falcons took the loss as a wake-up call and kept a strong grasp on the lead for most of the second set. Fresno State tied it up at 25-25 to keep things interesting but back-and-forth kills were broken up by a Bulldog attack error and the Falcons won the set 29-27. Air Force opened the third set with a 5-0 run, followed quickly by a 5-1 run from Fresno State. The competition stayed within two before the Falcons hit a late surge to send them over the edge, 25-20. The fourth set was a brawl with both teams staying within three points throughout with 29 kills exchanged, but the Bulldogs were unable to close out the set, falling 25-22 in the set and 3-1 overall.
NOTES
- Fresno State led by 12 points in the first set, its highest lead of the season so far.
- Brooke Cowie delivered four service aces for the second time in her career.
- Jenna Legault clocked in a new career-high .409 hitting percentage and 13 kills.
- Kasey Purry surpassed the 200-career kill milestone with seven on the books against Air Force.
Fresno State will return to its home court on Saturday against New Mexico at 1 p.m. PT.
"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
USAFA
Fresno
Kills
62
53
Errors
22
17
Attempts
149
141
Hitting %
.268
.255
Points
71.0
71.0
Assists
54
49
Aces
6
9
Blocks
3
9
Game Leaders
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
12
Aces
2
Blocks
3
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
6
Players Mentioned
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