News Summary
The UNLV volleyball team celebrated a pivotal 3-1 victory against Fresno State, achieving their first win in the Mountain West Conference. The match showcased standout performances, with Alondra Alarcon achieving a career-high of 25 kills. Caleigh King made her mark with a double-double, contributing significantly to the Rebels’ overall success. This win improves UNLV’s record to 7-5 overall and 1-1 in the conference, as they aim to build momentum in upcoming matches.
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The UNLV volleyball team achieved a significant milestone with its first Mountain West victory, triumphing over Fresno State 3-1 at the Save Mart Center. This win brings UNLV’s overall record to 7-5 and its conference record to 1-1.
In a hard-fought match, the set scores were 22-25, 25-19, 25-18, and 25-23 in favor of the Rebels. The victory was marked by standout performances from several players, notably Alondra Alarcon, who shone with a career-high of 25 kills, adding five service aces and five digs to her impressive tally.
Player Performances and Key Stats
Caleigh King also made headlines by recording her first career double-double. She led the defense with 22 digs while contributing 10 assists. The Rebels collectively registered 61 kills in the match, compared to 52 by the Bulldogs, demonstrating a strong offensive effort.
UNLV excelled in attack attempts as well, with a total of 150, outpacing Fresno State’s 140. The team posted a hitting percentage of .240 overall, somewhat lower than Fresno State’s .264. However, the Rebels experienced a higher number of errors, committing 25 in total—ten more than the Bulldogs.
In addition to Alarcon’s contributions, Jaida Harris added 16 kills and maintained an impressive .394 hitting percentage, featuring only three attack errors. Maya Banks supported the team’s scoring with seven kills and two block assists, while Rheanna Deen-Jackson recorded five kills along with two solo blocks, two assists, two digs, and one service ace. To complement these efforts, Alexa Ankerstar provided 21 assists, while Kaia Thiele notched her second career double-double with 23 assists and 11 digs.
Historical Context
This victory continues UNLV’s successful streak against Fresno State, as the Rebels have now won two consecutive matches against them. Historically, UNLV leads the all-time series against Fresno State with a record of 20-13. The recent match highlights notable improvements and performance from UNLV as they aim to build momentum in the Mountain West Conference.
Caleigh King’s performance also sets the stage for her personal achievements; she has increased her season dig total to 127 and her career total to 736—now just 105 digs away from breaking into the program’s top 10 for career digs.
The UNLV volleyball team’s next challenge will be crucial as they seek to build upon the momentum from this victory and improve their standings in the Mountain West Conference.
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Additional Resources
- UNLV Rebels Volleyball
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- Google Search: Fresno State Volleyball
- Wikipedia: Fresno State Bulldogs Volleyball
