'Dogs hit the road for two matches in Washington

WEEK 8: at GONZAGA and WASHINGTON STATE
Fresno State at Gonzaga
Thursday, October 15 | 6 p.m. PT | Spokane, Wash.
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Series History: Fresno State trails 1-2

Washington State vs. Fresno State
Saturday, October 17 | 12 p.m. PT | Pullman, Wash.
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Series History: Fresno State leads 5-2

FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State volleyball team is on the road this weekend to face Gonzaga for the first time as Pac-12 opponents and to rematch Washington State.

Fresno State will battle the Bulldogs on Thursday, October 15 at 6 p.m., and face Washington State on Saturday, October 17 at noon. Both games are available to stream on YouTube.

PLAY HARD. PLAY SMART. WIN TOGETHER.

Head Coach Leisa Rosen likes to create a motto for each team she coaches, allowing the identity and personality of that particular group to shape the message organically throughout the preseason.
For the 2026 Bulldogs, that process led to three simple principles: "Play Hard. Play Smart. Win Together."
Play Hard represents the standard of effort Fresno State wants to bring every day, whether in practice, training or competition. The Bulldogs want their energy, toughness and work ethic to be constants regardless of the opponent or situation.
Play Smart emphasizes discipline and decision-making. It is a reminder to stay composed, execute the game plan and understand that effort is most effective when paired with purposeful volleyball.
Win Together reflects the team-first mentality Rosen and the Bulldogs have emphasized. Success is not defined by one player or one performance, but by the entire group working toward the same goal.
The three phrases build on one another: competing hard creates opportunities, playing smart puts the Bulldogs in position to capitalize on them and doing both together gives the team its best opportunity to succeed.
Rather than beginning the year with a predetermined slogan, Rosen allows each team's motto to develop naturally, making it specific to the group that will carry it throughout the season.
For Fresno State's first season in the Pac-12, "Play Hard. Play Smart. Win Together." serves as both the Bulldogs' identity and a reminder of how they want to approach every point.

DEVERY DELIVERS

Freshman Kiley Devery has emerged as Fresno State's second-leading attacker with 111 kills, averaging 1.82 per set.
Devery is one of two Bulldogs to surpass 100 kills this season, joining Legault.
She ranks second on the team with 134.0 points, averaging 2.20 points per set.
Devery has recorded 42 blocks, including four solo blocks and 38 block assists.
The freshman has appeared in all 16 matches, playing in 61 of 62 sets.
Devery recorded seven kills against Boise State on Oct. 10, bringing her season total to 111.

JENKINS FINDS HER RHYTHM

Brooke Jenkins has recorded 76 kills through 14 appearances, ranking third on the team.
Jenkins is averaging 1.65 kills per set and has added 18 total blocks.
She has recorded 33 kills through five conference matches, averaging 1.83 per set.
Jenkins has totaled 25 kills over Fresno State's last three matches, including eight against Utah State, 10 against Oregon State and seven against Boise State.
She has appeared in all five conference matches, recording six blocks and 18 digs.
Jenkins has recorded 92.0 points this season, averaging 2.00 per set.

BRICK WALL

Fresno State continues to hold an advantage over its opponents at the net, totaling 148 blocks compared with 133 by the opposition.
The Bulldogs average 2.39 blocks per set, while their opponents average 2.15.
Fresno State has recorded 50 solo blocks and 196 block assists this season.
Four Bulldogs have recorded at least 40 individual blocks: Andee May (57), Brooklyn Washington (53), Kiley Devery (42) and Legault (27).
The Bulldogs have recorded four more solo blocks and 22 more block assists than their opponents.
Fresno State's season-high 16 blocks came against Northern Kentucky on Aug. 28.

MAY I BLOCK?

Andee May continues to lead Fresno State at the net with 57 total blocks, averaging a team-best 0.93 blocks per set.
The senior has recorded 10 solo blocks and 47 block assists through 16 matches.
May has started all 16 matches and appeared in 61 of the Bulldogs' 62 sets.
She has added 45 kills, 13 service aces and 91.5 points.
May and Washington have combined for 110 individual blocks this season.
May leads the Bulldogs in solo blocks with 10.

SETTING BY COMMITTEE

Fresno State continues to utilize Anna Bolich and Gabby Lombardi at setter.
Bolich leads the Bulldogs with 267 assists, averaging 4.31 per set, while Lombardi has recorded 240 assists, averaging 3.87.
The duo has combined for 507 of Fresno State's 613 assists, accounting for nearly 83% of the team's total.
Bolich has recorded 107 digs this season, while Lombardi has added 104.
Lombardi ranks second on the team with 15 service aces, followed by Bolich and May with 13 apiece.
Both setters have appeared in all 62 sets this season.

DIGGING IT

Olivia Lombardi continues to anchor Fresno State's back row, leading the team with 183 digs, averaging 2.95 per set.
The redshirt junior has appeared in all 62 sets, adding 78 assists and nine service aces.
Legault ranks second on the team with 130 digs, followed by Bolich with 107 and Gabby Lombardi with 104.
Four Bulldogs have recorded at least 100 digs this season.
Fresno State has totaled 770 digs, averaging 12.42 per set.

SMART MAKING AN IMPACT

Isabel Smart has recorded 42 kills and 23 blocks in 11 appearances this season.
Smart is averaging 1.14 kills and 0.62 blocks per set.
She has totaled 12 kills in conference play, averaging 1.00 per set.
Smart has appeared in each of Fresno State's last three matches, totaling 12 kills against Utah State, Oregon State and Boise State.
She recorded six kills against Boise State on Oct. 10, her highest total since recording eight against Southern Utah on Sept. 3.
Smart has contributed 56.0 points this season.

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