'Dogs fend off Lobos in four

Saturday, October 19

Albuquerque, NM

12 p.m. PT

Fresno State

10-9,6-2Mountain West

New Mexico

9-9,2-6Mountain West

Fresno St.

New Mexico

'Dogs fend off Lobos in four

10/19/2024 2:51:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Box Score

By: Holly Cassina / Strategic Communications Coordinator

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Fresno State volleyball team extended its winning streak to four straight matches with a 3-1 win over New Mexico on the road.

The Bulldogs now have a 10-9 overall record and are 6-2 in conference play.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State came out strong, quickly jumping to a 5-1 lead, propelled by errors from New Mexico and a service ace from Ella Rud. Kasey Purry's dominant play at the net, with multiple kills, kept Fresno State ahead. Though New Mexico fought back with a few well-placed kills, Fresno State's defense, led by Addison Haluska and Mya Sellers with strong blocks, kept them in control. A kill from Haluska closed out the set for the Bulldogs, 25-22.

New Mexico regrouped in the second set, capitalizing on Fresno State errors to gain a slight edge as New Mexico pushed to a 16-14 lead. Despite Fresno State's efforts to rally, led by Purry and Rud, New Mexico held firm. The Lobos' defense stepped up, securing the set for New Mexico, 25-21.

The third set was highly competitive, with both teams exchanging points. Brooke Cowie set the pace, distributing the ball effectively, leading to crucial kills by Rud and Haluska. A service ace by Cowie extended Fresno State's lead to 17-11. New Mexico closed the gap to 24-22, but a decisive block by Haluska ended the set in favor of Fresno State.

In a dramatic fourth set, both teams fought fiercely, trading points back and forth. Fresno State pulled ahead with a series of kills from Haluska and Purry. At 29-29, a service ace by Ella Rud gave Fresno State the lead, and a final attack error by New Mexico sealed the win for the Bulldogs, 3-1.

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