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The UNLV volleyball team achieved a noteworthy victory against San Diego State, winning 3-1 in a match that showcased their offensive skills. With this win, the Rebels improved their conference record, demonstrating strong performances from players including Jaida Harris and Caleigh King. The match highlighted UNLV’s dominance in key sets, securing their fourth Mountain West victory of the season as they continue to push for success in the rest of the season’s games.
Las Vegas – The UNLV volleyball team secured a significant victory against San Diego State, winning the match 3-1 on October 18, 2025, at The Pavilion. This win marks the Rebels’ fourth Mountain West (MW) victory of the season, bringing their overall record to 10-8 and their conference record to 4-4.
The match featured set scores of 25-15, 27-29, 25-18, and 25-20. The teams entered halftime with the match tied at one set each, but UNLV was able to dominate the third and fourth sets, ultimately clinching the match. With this defeat, San Diego State’s record dropped to 11-8 for the season and 6-2 within conference play.
UNLV demonstrated remarkable offensive skill throughout the match, outhitting San Diego State by a total of 61 points. The Rebels achieved a hitting percentage of .314, whereas SDSU finished with a .253 hitting percentage. The Rebels recorded a total of 65 kills compared to San Diego State’s 55 kills, despite having slightly more attack attempts—156 to 150. Each team had a relatively low number of errors, with UNLV committing 16 errors while San Diego State made 17.
In terms of individual performance, Jaida Harris was the standout player for the Rebels, leading the team with 22 kills, four digs, and two block assists, while hitting at an impressive .360 for the match. She also generated a total of 24 points during the match. Brooklynn Williams contributed significantly as well, recording 12 kills with a hitting percentage of .455.
Rheanna Deen-Jackson and Basia Latos each added ten kills to the Rebels’ offensive effort, with Deen-Jackson achieving a hitting percentage of .381. In terms of assists, Alondra Alarcon led the way with seven assists, followed closely by Agata Makowska and Kaia Thiele, who added 27 and 23 assists, respectively. The Rebels also showcased a strong defensive performance, recording 20 block assists in total.
Caleigh King, UNLV’s libero, had a noteworthy performance in defense, achieving 16 digs, which brought her career total to 854, placing her 10th on the all-time program list for career digs. The contributions from both the offensive and defensive players were key in ensuring the Rebels’ victory over SDSU.
As the season progresses, UNLV will look to build upon this performance, with 10 Mountain West conference games still remaining in the regular season. The team’s momentum following this win could potentially pave the way for further successes as they prepare for upcoming matches.
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