Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, September 6
Irvine, CA
1 pm PT
Fresno State
2-4,0-0Mountain West
0
vs
3
Penn
1-1,0-0Ivy League
1
2
3
F
Penn
25
27
25
3
Fresno St.
21
25
20
0
Team Stats
Penn
Fresno
Kills
57
41
Errors
16
11
Attempts
154
140
Hitting %
.266
.214
Points
62.0
48.0
Assists
50
40
Aces
3
1
Blocks
2
6
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
13
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Players Mentioned
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Fresno State falls to Penn in three-set battle
9/6/2025 3:24:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
IRVINE, Calif. – Fresno State dropped a three-set battle to Penn on Saturday afternoon at the Save Mart Center, falling 25-21, 27-25, 25-20. The Bulldogs move to 2-4 on the season, while the Quakers even their record at 1-1.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State came out swinging behind Addison Haluska and Jenna Legault, who combined for eight kills in the set. The Bulldogs held leads early, but Penn's balanced offense pushed the Quakers in front late. A kill from Penn sealed the opener for the Quakers, 25-21.
The second frame was the tightest of the match, featuring 16 ties and multiple lead changes. Fresno State went on a late surge with key kills from Legault and Haluska, tying the score at 24. Penn answered with consecutive kills to edge out the Bulldogs, 27-25, and take a two-set lead.
The Bulldogs again started strong, with freshman Lalelei Hall providing a spark off the bench and Legault continuing her efficient hitting. However, Penn's offense proved too steady. The Quakers closed on a 6-3 run to finish the sweep.
NOTES
UP NEXT
Fresno State looks to bounce back in its next match as it continues non-conference play at the Save Mart Center on Friday at 6 p.m. PT as it hosts Santa Clara.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State came out swinging behind Addison Haluska and Jenna Legault, who combined for eight kills in the set. The Bulldogs held leads early, but Penn's balanced offense pushed the Quakers in front late. A kill from Penn sealed the opener for the Quakers, 25-21.
The second frame was the tightest of the match, featuring 16 ties and multiple lead changes. Fresno State went on a late surge with key kills from Legault and Haluska, tying the score at 24. Penn answered with consecutive kills to edge out the Bulldogs, 27-25, and take a two-set lead.
The Bulldogs again started strong, with freshman Lalelei Hall providing a spark off the bench and Legault continuing her efficient hitting. However, Penn's offense proved too steady. The Quakers closed on a 6-3 run to finish the sweep.
NOTES
- Jenna Legault paced Fresno State with 13 kills on .371 hitting, adding six digs and an ace.
- Addison Haluska tallied 11 kills and three blocks.
- Jayden Xiong anchored the back row with 19 digs, while setter Gabby Lombardi dished out 21 assists and added 11 digs.
UP NEXT
Fresno State looks to bounce back in its next match as it continues non-conference play at the Save Mart Center on Friday at 6 p.m. PT as it hosts Santa Clara.
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