Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, September 30
San Jose, CA
2 p.m. PT
Fresno State
8-7,2-2Mountain West
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at
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San Jose State
11-6,2-2Mountain West
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4
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Fresno St.
25
25
22
16
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San Jose St.
27
12
25
25
3
Spartans surpass Bulldogs, 3-1
9/30/2023 6:44:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Fresno State volleyball team was defeated by the San Jose State Spartans, 3-1 on Saturday afternoon in Spartan Gym.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State opened the first set neck and neck with the Spartans but held a consistent 1–3-point lead for a majority of the set. However, the Spartans gained momentum after tying the game at 23-23 and managed to surpass the Bulldogs and narrowly win the set 27-25.
The Bulldogs weren't rattled going into the second set as they quickly took a dominant lead over the Spartans. Led by Ella Rud with six kills, the Bulldogs owned their highest lead of the season when the score hit 20-6. Fresno State continued its offensive pattern and closed out the set, 25-12.
Grace Doyle led the charge for the last two sets of the match with a total of six kills and a block assist as San Jose State kept the third set close, winning 25-22, and the final set 25-16 for an overall 3-1 match score.
NOTES
Fresno State will travel to Boise, Idaho to battle it out with the Broncos on Thursday at 6 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
Fresno State opened the first set neck and neck with the Spartans but held a consistent 1–3-point lead for a majority of the set. However, the Spartans gained momentum after tying the game at 23-23 and managed to surpass the Bulldogs and narrowly win the set 27-25.
The Bulldogs weren't rattled going into the second set as they quickly took a dominant lead over the Spartans. Led by Ella Rud with six kills, the Bulldogs owned their highest lead of the season when the score hit 20-6. Fresno State continued its offensive pattern and closed out the set, 25-12.
Grace Doyle led the charge for the last two sets of the match with a total of six kills and a block assist as San Jose State kept the third set close, winning 25-22, and the final set 25-16 for an overall 3-1 match score.
NOTES
- Head Coach Leisa Rosen's first recruit in her time as a head coach, freshman Mya Sellers, made her collegiate debut on the court today.
- Ella Rud totaled 14 kills, placing her at 139 kills this season, the third-highest on the team.
- Fresno State had 16 total blocks on the evening for the second time this year. This is the second most blocks the Bulldogs have had in a match so far this season.
Fresno State will travel to Boise, Idaho to battle it out with the Broncos on Thursday at 6 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
Fresno
SJSU
Kills
47
45
Errors
21
25
Attempts
119
137
Hitting %
.218
.146
Points
63.0
56.0
Assists
44
42
Aces
4
4
Blocks
12
7
Game Leaders
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Players Mentioned
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