'Dogs return home to face Boise State

WEEK 7: vs. BOISE STATE
Boise State vs. Fresno State
Saturday, October 10 | 12 p.m. PT | Fresno, Calif.
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FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State volleyball team is back at home for another weekend of Pac-12 action. The Bulldogs will face conference foe Boise State at noon on Saturday at the Save Mart Center.

PLAY HARD. PLAY SMART. WIN TOGETHER.

Head Coach Leisa Rosen creates a motto for each team she coaches, letting that group's identity and personality 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 starting the year with a predetermined slogan, Rosen lets each team's motto 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 offensive option with 104 kills, averaging 1.79 per set.
Devery is one of two Bulldogs to surpass 100 kills this season, joining Legault.
She ranks second on the team with 125.5 points and 2.16 points per set.
Devery has added 39 blocks, including four solo blocks and 35 block assists.
The freshman has appeared in all 15 matches, playing in 58 of 59 sets.

JENKINS FINDS HER RHYTHM

Brooke Jenkins has recorded 69 kills through 13 appearances, ranking third on the team.
Jenkins is averaging 1.60 kills per set and has added 17 total blocks.
She has recorded 26 kills through four conference matches, averaging 1.73 per set.
Jenkins delivered one of her strongest performances of the season at Oregon State, finishing with 10 kills, four blocks and a service ace.
She followed an eight-kill performance at Utah State with 10 kills against Oregon State, totaling 18 kills over the two-match road trip.
Jenkins has reached double figures in kills three times this season, including a season-high 11 against UC Irvine.

BRICK WALL

Fresno State continues to hold a statistical advantage at the net, totaling 143 blocks compared with 125 by the opposition.
The Bulldogs average 2.42 blocks per set, while their opponents average 2.12.
Fresno State has recorded 49 solo blocks and 188 block assists this season.
Four Bulldogs have recorded at least 25 blocks: Andee May (55), Brooklyn Washington (51), Kiley Devery (39) and Legault (27).
The Bulldogs have recorded six more solo blocks and 24 more block assists than their opponents.

MAY I BLOCK?

Andee May has taken over the team lead in blocks, totaling 55 through 15 matches.
The senior averages a team-best 0.95 blocks per set, with 10 solo blocks and 45 block assists.
May has started all 15 matches and appeared in 58 of the Bulldogs' 59 sets.
She has also totaled 42 kills and 12 service aces this season.
May and Washington have combined for 106 individual blocks, providing a consistent presence at the net.

SETTING BY COMMITTEE

Fresno State continues to utilize Anna Bolich and Gabby Lombardi at setter.
Bolich leads the Bulldogs with 255 assists, averaging 4.32 per set, while Lombardi has 233 assists, averaging 3.95 per set.
Together, the duo has recorded 488 of Fresno State's 584 assists, nearly 84% of the team's total.
Both setters have recorded 101 digs this season, averaging 1.71 per set.
Lombardi ranks second on the team with 14 service aces, followed by Bolich with 13.
Both have played in all 59 sets this season.

DIGGING IT

Olivia Lombardi continues to anchor Fresno State's back row, leading the team with 179 digs, averaging 3.03 per set.
The redshirt junior has played in all 59 sets and has added 75 assists and nine service aces.
Legault ranks second on the team with 130 digs.
Bolich and Gabby Lombardi are tied for third with 101 digs apiece.
Fresno State has recorded 734 digs this season, averaging 12.44 per set.

A FRESH LOOK ON OFFENSE

Nine Fresno State players have recorded at least 15 kills this season.
Legault leads the team with 230, followed by Devery (104), Jenkins (69), Washington (60), May (42), Peyton Bitter (41), Isabel Smart (36), Alivia Schneider (22) and Gabby Lombardi (16).
Legault and Devery have combined for 334 kills, accounting for more than half of Fresno State's offensive production.
In conference play, Legault (53), Devery (40) and Jenkins (26) have emerged as the Bulldogs' three leading attackers.
Devery has been the most efficient of the three against conference opponents, hitting .255.

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