Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, October 10
Fresno, CA
12 p.m. PT
Fresno State
5-11,0-5Pac-12
0
vs
3
Boise State
12-6,4-1Pac-12
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise St. | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Fresno St. | 21 | 20 | 12 | 0 |
Bulldogs battle Broncos at Save Mart Center
10/10/2026 3:36:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State volleyball team fell to Boise State in three sets (21-25, 20-25, 12-25) on Saturday afternoon at the Save Mart Center.
The Bulldogs moved to 5-11 overall and 0-5 in Pac-12 play, while the Broncos improved to 12-6 and 4-1 in conference action.
Kiley Devery and Brooke Jenkins led Fresno State with seven kills apiece, while Isabel Smart added six kills on .167 hitting. Mya Sellers provided a spark off the bench, recording three kills on six swings without an error for a team-best .500 hitting percentage.
Alivia Schneider led the Bulldogs defensively with 10 digs, while Jenkins added seven. Anna Bolich dished out a team-high 12 assists, and Devery led Fresno State at the net with three blocks.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Boise State jumped out to an early 4-0 lead before Fresno State got on the board with a block from Devery and Brooklyn Washington.
The Broncos extended their lead to 13-4, but the Bulldogs began to find their offensive rhythm. A Devery kill sparked a stretch in which Fresno State scored six of its next seven points, including a 4-0 run capped by a Washington-and-Jenkins block that cut the deficit to 14-10.
Boise State responded, extending its lead to 20-12, but Fresno State kept fighting. Consecutive kills from Jenkins, Schneider and Smart fueled a 4-0 run that brought the Bulldogs within four at 20-16.
Trailing 22-17, Fresno State put together another four-point run behind a Schneider kill, an Andee May service ace, a Smart kill and a Boise State attack error to pull within one at 22-21. The Broncos answered with three consecutive points to close out the opening set, 25-21.
The teams traded points early in the second set, with Fresno State taking a 2-1 lead behind a Jenkins kill and a block from Devery and May.
Boise State moved ahead 5-3, but the Bulldogs responded with a May kill and a Bronco attack error to tie the set at five. Fresno State kept pace, tying the frame again at six-nine behind kills from May, Devery, and Sellers.
The Broncos eventually created separation, taking a 17-13 advantage before Schneider answered with a kill. Gabby Lombardi followed with a service ace to bring the Bulldogs within two at 17-15. After Boise State extended its lead to 19-15, Fresno State responded with consecutive points, including a Devery kill, to cut the deficit to 19-17.
The Bulldogs kept fighting late, getting kills from Sellers, Devery, and Jenkins, but the Broncos held on to take the second set, 25-20. Fresno State recorded its best offensive performance of the match in the frame, hitting .273 with 14 kills.
Jenkins opened the third set with a kill to give Fresno State the early advantage, but Boise State responded with three of the next four points. The Bulldogs tied the frame at three following consecutive Bronco attack errors, but Boise State answered with a 7-0 run to build a 10-3 lead.
Fresno State responded with three of the next four points, including a kill from Michon Sailors, to cut the deficit to 11-6. The Bulldogs kept fighting, with a solo block from Sellers and a Smart kill to earn consecutive points and cut within three at 12-9.
Boise State regained control with a 4-0 run to extend its lead to 16-9. Devery and Smart added kills late in the set, but the Broncos closed out the frame, 25-12, to secure the sweep.
NOTABLE
The Bulldogs head to Gonzaga and Washington State next week as they continue Pac-12 play.
The Bulldogs moved to 5-11 overall and 0-5 in Pac-12 play, while the Broncos improved to 12-6 and 4-1 in conference action.
Kiley Devery and Brooke Jenkins led Fresno State with seven kills apiece, while Isabel Smart added six kills on .167 hitting. Mya Sellers provided a spark off the bench, recording three kills on six swings without an error for a team-best .500 hitting percentage.
Alivia Schneider led the Bulldogs defensively with 10 digs, while Jenkins added seven. Anna Bolich dished out a team-high 12 assists, and Devery led Fresno State at the net with three blocks.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Boise State jumped out to an early 4-0 lead before Fresno State got on the board with a block from Devery and Brooklyn Washington.
The Broncos extended their lead to 13-4, but the Bulldogs began to find their offensive rhythm. A Devery kill sparked a stretch in which Fresno State scored six of its next seven points, including a 4-0 run capped by a Washington-and-Jenkins block that cut the deficit to 14-10.
Boise State responded, extending its lead to 20-12, but Fresno State kept fighting. Consecutive kills from Jenkins, Schneider and Smart fueled a 4-0 run that brought the Bulldogs within four at 20-16.
Trailing 22-17, Fresno State put together another four-point run behind a Schneider kill, an Andee May service ace, a Smart kill and a Boise State attack error to pull within one at 22-21. The Broncos answered with three consecutive points to close out the opening set, 25-21.
The teams traded points early in the second set, with Fresno State taking a 2-1 lead behind a Jenkins kill and a block from Devery and May.
Boise State moved ahead 5-3, but the Bulldogs responded with a May kill and a Bronco attack error to tie the set at five. Fresno State kept pace, tying the frame again at six-nine behind kills from May, Devery, and Sellers.
The Broncos eventually created separation, taking a 17-13 advantage before Schneider answered with a kill. Gabby Lombardi followed with a service ace to bring the Bulldogs within two at 17-15. After Boise State extended its lead to 19-15, Fresno State responded with consecutive points, including a Devery kill, to cut the deficit to 19-17.
The Bulldogs kept fighting late, getting kills from Sellers, Devery, and Jenkins, but the Broncos held on to take the second set, 25-20. Fresno State recorded its best offensive performance of the match in the frame, hitting .273 with 14 kills.
Jenkins opened the third set with a kill to give Fresno State the early advantage, but Boise State responded with three of the next four points. The Bulldogs tied the frame at three following consecutive Bronco attack errors, but Boise State answered with a 7-0 run to build a 10-3 lead.
Fresno State responded with three of the next four points, including a kill from Michon Sailors, to cut the deficit to 11-6. The Bulldogs kept fighting, with a solo block from Sellers and a Smart kill to earn consecutive points and cut within three at 12-9.
Boise State regained control with a 4-0 run to extend its lead to 16-9. Devery and Smart added kills late in the set, but the Broncos closed out the frame, 25-12, to secure the sweep.
NOTABLE
- Devery and Jenkins tied for the team lead with seven kills apiece.
- Smart finished with six kills, including four in the opening set.
- Sellers recorded three kills on six attempts without an error, hitting a team-best .500. She also added a solo block.
- Schneider led Fresno State with 10 digs, marking the only Bulldog to reach double figures.
- Bolich recorded a team-high 12 assists and six digs.
- Devery led the Bulldogs with three blocks, while May and Washington added two apiece.
- Fresno State hit .273 in the second set, recording 14 kills on 33 attempts.
- The Bulldogs recorded five team blocks and two service aces.
- Fresno State nearly erased a nine-point deficit in the opening set, pulling within one at 22-21 after a 4-0 run.
The Bulldogs head to Gonzaga and Washington State next week as they continue Pac-12 play.
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/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
Boise
Fresno
Kills
42
30
Errors
14
23
Attempts
97
97
Hitting %
.289
.072
Points
55.0
37.0
Assists
37
29
Aces
5
2
Blocks
8
5
Game Leaders
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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