'Dogs continue Pac-12 play with pair of road matches

Thursday, October 1

Logan, UT

2 p.m. PT

Fresno State

Utah State

'Dogs continue Pac-12 play with pair of road matches

9/30/2026 5:52:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Fresno State Notes - Week 6

By: Holly Cassina / Strategic Communications Coordinator

WEEK 6: at UTAH STATE & OREGON STATE
Fresno State at Utah State
Thursday, October 1 | 6 p.m. PT | Logan, Utah
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Series History: Fresno State leads 22-19

Fresno State at Oregon State
Saturday, October 3 | 1 p.m. PT | Corvallis, Oregon
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Series History: Oregon State leads 12-6

FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State volleyball team continues Pac-12 play this weekend with its first conference road matches of the season.

Fresno State heads to Utah State on Thursday, October 1, to face the Aggies at 6 p.m. PT. The Bulldogs then travel to Oregon State to challenge the Beavers on Saturday, October 3, at 1 p.m. PT. Both games are available to stream at YouTube.com/Pac12.

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.

LEGAULT LEADS THE WAY

Jenna Legault continues to lead the Fresno State offense, totaling 204 kills through 13 matches and averaging a team-best 4.08 kills per set.
Legault has accounted for 38.1% of Fresno State's 536 kills this season.
The senior has reached double figures in kills in 12 of 13 matches, including each of the Bulldogs' first two Pac-12 contests.
Legault opened conference play with 14 kills against Washington State before adding 13 against San Diego State.
Her 14 kills against Washington State are her most in a three-set match this season.
Legault turned in her most efficient match of the season against San Diego State, hitting .300 with 13 kills and four errors on 30 attacks.
Through two Pac-12 matches, Legault is averaging 4.50 kills per set while hitting .238.

DEVERY DELIVERS IN CONFERENCE PLAY

Freshman Kiley Devery has elevated her production since the start of Pac-12 play, totaling 16 kills in six sets.
Devery is averaging 2.67 kills per set in conference play, up from her overall season average of 1.63.
She is hitting .367 against Pac-12 opponents, the highest percentage among Fresno State players with at least 20 conference attack attempts.
Devery recorded nine kills and five total blocks against Washington State, finishing with 11.5 points.
Through 13 matches, Devery ranks second on the team with 80 kills and 99.5 points.
She has also totaled 35 blocks, ranking fourth on the team.

BRICK WALL

Blocking remains Fresno State's clearest statistical advantage over its opponents.
The Bulldogs have recorded 125 total blocks, compared with 101 by their opponents.
Fresno State averages 2.50 blocks per set, while its opponents average 2.02.
The Bulldogs hold advantages in both solo blocks (45-42) and block assists (160-118).
Four Bulldogs have recorded at least 25 blocks: Brooklyn Washington (46), Andee May (45), Kiley Devery (35) and Jenna Legault (25). 2026 Full Report Book
Fresno State's 24-block advantage is especially notable considering the Bulldogs have been outpaced by their opponents in kills, aces and digs.

SETTING BY COMMITTEE

Fresno State continues to utilize Anna Bolich and Gabby Lombardi at setter.
Bolich leads the Bulldogs with 221 assists, averaging 4.42 per set, while Lombardi has 202 assists and averages 4.04.
The duo has combined for 423 of Fresno State's 506 assists, accounting for nearly 84% of the team's total.
Both setters have also contributed defensively, with Bolich totaling 91 digs and Lombardi adding 87.
Lombardi has provided additional pressure from the service line with 12 aces, the second-most on the team.
Through two Pac-12 matches, Lombardi is averaging 4.67 assists per set.

DIGGING IT

Olivia Lombardi continues to anchor Fresno State's back row with a team-high 162 digs, averaging 3.24 per set.
Lombardi has appeared in all 50 sets and has also recorded 64 assists, ranking third on the team.
She has reached double figures in digs in nine matches this season.
Her season high remains 24 digs against Northern Kentucky, while she has also recorded 20-dig performances against UNLV and Saint Mary's.
Legault ranks second on the team with 112 digs, followed by Bolich with 91 and Gabby Lombardi with 87.

SPREADING THE OFFENSE

Nine Bulldogs have recorded double-digit kills this season, while seven have reached at least 30.
Legault leads the way with 204 kills, followed by Devery (80), Washington (54), Brooke Jenkins (51), Peyton Bitter (41), May (36) and Isabel Smart (30).
Five Bulldogs are averaging at least 1.50 kills per set: Legault (4.08), Bitter (1.64), Devery (1.63), Jenkins (1.50) and Smart (1.20).
Washington leads the team in hitting efficiency at .258, followed by Legault at .206 and May at .193 among Bulldogs with at least 100 attempts.

AT THE SERVICE LINE

Fresno State has recorded 76 service aces through 13 matches, averaging 1.52 per set.
Legault has accounted for 32 of those aces, representing more than 42% of Fresno State's total.
Gabby Lombardi ranks second with 12, followed by May with 11 and Bolich with nine.
The Bulldogs have been more consistent in keeping serves in play than their opponents, committing 88 service errors compared with 124 by the opposition.

ENTERING THE PAC

Fresno State opened its inaugural Pac-12 season with home matches against Washington State and San Diego State.
The Bulldogs battled Washington State to extra points in the opening set of their first Pac-12 match before falling 28-26, 25-18, 25-21.
Fresno State returned to the Save Mart Center two days later against San Diego State, falling 25-23, 25-18, 25-18.
Legault has led the offense through the first two conference matches with 27 kills and 4.50 kills per set.
Devery has provided another offensive option in league play, averaging 2.67 kills per set while hitting .367.
Fresno State enters its next conference match 5-8 overall and 0-2 in Pac-12 play.