Saturday, October 2
Omaha, Neb.
11 a.m. MT
University of Denver
12-2,3-1Summit League
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Omaha
6-7,3-0Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 1 |
| Omaha | 25 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Justin Tafoya/Clarkson Creative
10/2/2021 1:41:00 PM | Volleyball
Pioneers suffer first league loss of the year
OMAHA – The University of Denver Volleyball team battled before seeing its nine-match winning streak fall on Saturday, losing in four sets to Omaha (22-25, 24-26, 25-19, 22-25) at Baxter Arena. The loss handed the Pioneers (12-2, 3-1 SL) their first defeat in Summit League play this season.
Inside the Box Score
A 4-3 run from the Mavericks in the fourth set to get the victory.
1st Set
Denver overcame a 4-1 deficit to start, going on an 8-3 run to take a 9-7 advantage, forcing the Mavericks to take a timeout. Omaha did counter out of the timeout, scoring three straight to retake the lead at 10-9 on a kill by Mariah Buss. Both teams kept it close, with neither team getting more than a two-point lead midway through the set. Omaha finished up the set by getting the last three points to take it 25-22.
2nd Set
Both teams made runs to start the second set, but Mavs were able to get a two-point edge at 6-4 after a kill from Shayla McCormick. Omaha got a three-point lead of the set at 12-9. Denver fought its way back, tying it at 15-15 on a kill from Brianna Green. A wild finish broke out after Denver tied it at 24 after scoring three straight, but the Mavs picked up the next two to take the set, 26-24.
3rd Set
Pioneers got the start it was looking for, ripping off the first five points to make the Mavericks take a timeout. Omaha got hot though, taking the lead at 9-8 after Lydia Bartalo was blocked by Sami Clarkson and Rylee Marshall on the attack. The Crimson and Gold got their lead back to two at 16-14 on Andrich's 12th kill, tying a career high. Denver kept itself alive after a block from Tina Boe gave the Pioneers the set, 25-19.
4th Set
Neither team found separation in the opening portion of the fourth set, resulting in 4-4 tie. Omaha got the next two points before Denver came alive, using a 5-0 run to take a three-point lead and force the Mavericks into a timeout to regroup. Omaha came out of the timeout swinging, going on a 6-1 run to take a two-point advantage at 12-10. The Pioneers got the next two points to tie it up at 12-12 after a kill from Boe. But it was late push from the Mavericks that got them the 25-22 set victory. Â
Up Next
The Pioneers (12-2, 3-1 SL) stays on the road for two matches in the state of North Dakota next week. First up, a match with North Dakota State on Thursday. First serve is set for 6 p.m. MT.
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Inside the Box Score
- Erica Andrich had a career-high 18 kills in the loss.
- Ari Winters had a season-best 10 kills with a .391 hitting percentage.
- Pioneers recorded 11 total blocks, a season high.
- Gianna Bartalo recorded a career-high 25 digs.
- The Pioneers had its nine-match road winning streak come to a close.
- DU's 19-set winning streak fell in the opening set.
- The Crimson and Gold's 24 errors tied the second highest total it has had this year.
A 4-3 run from the Mavericks in the fourth set to get the victory.
1st Set
Denver overcame a 4-1 deficit to start, going on an 8-3 run to take a 9-7 advantage, forcing the Mavericks to take a timeout. Omaha did counter out of the timeout, scoring three straight to retake the lead at 10-9 on a kill by Mariah Buss. Both teams kept it close, with neither team getting more than a two-point lead midway through the set. Omaha finished up the set by getting the last three points to take it 25-22.
2nd Set
Both teams made runs to start the second set, but Mavs were able to get a two-point edge at 6-4 after a kill from Shayla McCormick. Omaha got a three-point lead of the set at 12-9. Denver fought its way back, tying it at 15-15 on a kill from Brianna Green. A wild finish broke out after Denver tied it at 24 after scoring three straight, but the Mavs picked up the next two to take the set, 26-24.
3rd Set
Pioneers got the start it was looking for, ripping off the first five points to make the Mavericks take a timeout. Omaha got hot though, taking the lead at 9-8 after Lydia Bartalo was blocked by Sami Clarkson and Rylee Marshall on the attack. The Crimson and Gold got their lead back to two at 16-14 on Andrich's 12th kill, tying a career high. Denver kept itself alive after a block from Tina Boe gave the Pioneers the set, 25-19.
4th Set
Neither team found separation in the opening portion of the fourth set, resulting in 4-4 tie. Omaha got the next two points before Denver came alive, using a 5-0 run to take a three-point lead and force the Mavericks into a timeout to regroup. Omaha came out of the timeout swinging, going on a 6-1 run to take a two-point advantage at 12-10. The Pioneers got the next two points to tie it up at 12-12 after a kill from Boe. But it was late push from the Mavericks that got them the 25-22 set victory. Â
Up Next
The Pioneers (12-2, 3-1 SL) stays on the road for two matches in the state of North Dakota next week. First up, a match with North Dakota State on Thursday. First serve is set for 6 p.m. MT.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: Masks are required at all indoor athletic events. For the latest University of Denver updates on the coronavirus, click here Â
DONATE: Fans interested in making a donation to the Pioneers Athletic Fund can do so by clicking here. Your gift will transform the lives of our student-athletes by giving them the first-class resources needed to excel in the classroom, in the classroom and beyond. Thank you for Building Pioneers for Life!
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Visit DenverPioneers.com for complete coverage of all 18 of Denver's NCAA Division I sports.
Like Denver Pioneers and Denver Volleyball on Facebook
Follow @DU_Pioneers and @DU_Volleyball on Twitter
Follow @denverpioneers and @duvolleyball on Instagram
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Players Mentioned
Outside Hitter
/ Volleyball
Outside Hitter
/ Volleyball
Libero/Defensive Specialist
/ Volleyball
Middle Blocker
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Middle Blocker
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Outside Hitter
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
Denver
UNO
Kills
60
60
Errors
24
24
Attempts
184
176
Hitting %
.196
.205
Points
74
68
Assists
56
54
Aces
3
0
Blocks
11
8
Game Leaders
Kills
18
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
10
Aces
3
Blocks
0
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
8
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
3
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