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The Fresno State volleyball team faced a tough loss against UNLV, finishing the match in four sets. Despite taking the first set, the Bulldogs could not maintain their momentum and lost with scores of 22-25, 25-19, 25-18, and 25-23. With this defeat, Fresno State’s record stands at 4-9, while UNLV improves to 7-5. Key players for UNLV shone, including Alondra Alarcon, who achieved a career-high 25 kills. Fresno State will need to regroup and focus on their offensive consistency in upcoming matches.
Fresno, CA – The Fresno State volleyball team faced a tough challenge on Saturday afternoon as they hosted UNLV in a Mountain West conference match at the Save Mart Center. Despite a promising start that saw them take the first set, Fresno State ultimately fell to UNLV in four sets with scores of 22-25, 25-19, 25-18, and 25-23.
With this defeat, Fresno State’s overall record now stands at 4-9, and they remain 0-2 in Mountain West play. Conversely, UNLV improved to 7-5 overall and 1-1 in conference action thanks to their victory.
Fresno State showcased a strong performance in the opening set, hitting a remarkable .393 percentage and achieving 15 kills, which allowed them to secure the first set 25-22. Jenna Legault and Addison Haluska led the offensive effort in this set, but the Bulldogs could not maintain their momentum in the following sets.
UNLV responded powerfully in the second set, reversing the earlier deficit and hitting a .240 percentage. This set marked a turning point for the Rebels, who managed to take the set 25-19. Ultimately, their offensive output proved decisive, as UNLV accumulated a total of 61 kills compared to Fresno State’s 52.
Despite Fresno State’s better hitting average of .264, their inability to convert offensive efforts consistently led to their downfall. UNLV’s standout player, Alondra Alarcon, recorded a career-high 25 kills, furthermore contributing five service aces and five digs throughout the match. Caleigh King, another key player for UNLV, achieved her first career double-double with 22 digs and 10 assists.
In addition to Alarcon, UNLV’s Jaida Harris added significant firepower with 16 kills and an impressive .394 hitting percentage, while Maya Banks contributed seven kills.
For Fresno State, Jenna Legault and Addison Haluska combined for a significant number of kills, contributing to 24 of the team’s 30 kills throughout the match. Gabby Lombardi led the team with 24 assists, while Olivia Lombardi was a key defensive player, recording 10 digs.
This loss marks the second consecutive match that Fresno State has dropped against UNLV, adding to the Rebels’ lead in the all-time series against the Bulldogs, where UNLV now holds a 20-13 record overall.
Fresno State will look to regroup and address their challenges as they continue their season in the Mountain West conference. The Bulldogs will need to focus on maintaining their offensive consistency and maximizing their scoring potential in upcoming matches to improve their conference record.
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