‘Dogs win five-set showdown in Laramie

Thursday, October 3

Laramie, WY

5:30 p.m. PT

Fresno State

6-8,2-1Mountain West

Wyoming

9-5,1-2Mountain West

Fresno St.

Wyoming

‘Dogs win five-set showdown in Laramie

10/3/2024 9:45:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Box Score

By: Holly Cassina / Strategic Communications Coordinator

LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Fresno State volleyball team battled through five sets against the Wyoming Cowgirls, earning its second conference win.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State came out strong in the first set, taking control early. A four-point surge put the Bulldogs ahead 10-5, thanks to key plays from Ella Rud and Addison Haluska. Fresno maintained their lead throughout the set, closing it with a decisive 25-18 win. Wyoming struggled with attack errors, which Fresno State capitalized on effectively as the Bulldogs out-hit the Cowgirls .400 to .233.

The Bulldogs mirrored their performance in the first set to start the second as they continued to apply pressure. A strong start saw the Bulldogs jump to an early lead, but Wyoming tied it up at 7-7. However, a series of attack errors by Wyoming and kills by Rud and Jenna Legault helped Fresno regain momentum, building a comfortable lead. Addison Haluska's service ace widened the gap, and Fresno State claimed the set 25-19.

Wyoming fought back in the third set by taking an early 5-2 lead. Despite a mid-set rally from Fresno State to tie the score at 13-13, the Cowgirls pulled away with strong blocking. Fresno State closed the gap but ultimately fell short, losing the set 22-25.

Set four was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging single-point leads. The Bulldogs got off to a good start, leading 3-0, but Wyoming's resilience showed as they tied it at 9-9. The Cowgirls found success through their middle blockers, taking advantage of Bulldog errors. Fresno State tied the score late at 21-21, but multiple kills allowed the Cowgirls to edge out a 25-23 win, forcing a fifth set.

The fifth set was a thrilling finish, with both teams battling for every point. Wyoming took an early 3-1 lead, but Fresno State responded with a critical 5-1 run to go ahead 6-5. The set remained tight throughout, but clutch plays from Kasey Purry and Addison Haluska gave Fresno State the edge. A key kill from Rud and a Wyoming attack error sealed the set and match for the Bulldogs at 16-14.

NOTES

Despite being out-killed by the Cowgirls 63-56, Fresno State led in hitting percentage with .233 as opposed to Wyoming's 191.
Fresno State has won two consecutive five set matches.
Brooke Cowie recorded her 10th double-double of the season with 47 assists and 13 digs.

UP NEXT
Fresno State is headed to Fort Collins for a Mountain West Championship rematch against the Colorado State Rams on Saturday at 12 p.m. PT.