Thursday, October 21
St. Paul, Minn.
6 p.m. MT
University of Denver
17-2,8-1Summit League
3
at
0
St. Thomas
2-18,1-9Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| St. Thomas (MN) | 18 | 14 | 13 | 0 |
Photo by: C. Morgan Engel / Clarkson Creative Photography
10/21/2021 7:29:00 PM | Volleyball
Pioneers led by Bartalo and Andrich
ST. PAUL – The University of Denver Volleyball team opened the back half of Summit League play in style on Thursday, taking out St. Thomas in straight sets (25-18, 25-14, 25-13). The Pioneers picked up the season sweep against the Tommies and improved to 17-2 (8-1 SL) on the year.
Inside the Box Score
A big run to break open an early tie in the first set and put Denver up 15-7.
1st Set
Denver used a big run early broke open a even start for both teams in the set, allowing the Pioneers to take a 15-8 advantage midway through. The Crimson and Gold got their big lead at 19-11 after Andrich picked up her fifth kill. DU cruised from there, taking the set 25-18 after a block by Brianna Green and Hailey Green.
2nd Set
A 4-1 quick start for Denver set the tone in the set, highlighted by Bartalo picking up her second ace of the evening. The Pioneers pushed the lead to 11-6, forcing a timeout from St. Thomas. The Tommies responded out of the break, using a 4-1 run to close to withing two at 12-10, making DU take a timeout. It was all Denver after that, powered by a 7-1 run out of the timeout that featured multiple blocks from the Pioneers to go up 19-11. DU went on to take the set 25-14.
3rd Set
In the third, Denver got the start it was looking for, racing out to a 5-0 lead. The Pioneers doubled up the Tommies at 12-6 after Bartalo made a big kill on a long rally. The Crimson and Gold cruised from there, picking up multiple blocks en route to a 25-13 set victory.
Up Next
The Pioneers (17-2, 8-1 SL) continues the road trip, going east for a meeting with Western Illinois on Saturday. First serve is set for 10 a.m. in Western Hall.
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Inside the Box Score
- Lydia Bartalo led the way with 10 kills on a .389 hitting percentage.
- Bartalo also added three aces, keeping her lead as tops in the nation in aces per set this season.
- Erica Andrich added 10 kills on a .474 hitting percentage, her ninth match in double figures this year.
- Gianna Bartalo had 22 digs, her third match in 2021 with at least 20+.
- DU took the season series against the Tommies, not dropping a set in the process.
- The Pioneers' 17-2 start to the year is their best since 2018.
- DU now has a road record of 13-1 in its last 14 matches.
- The Crimson and Gold are now 16-0 when holding teams to under a .200 hitting percentage this year.
A big run to break open an early tie in the first set and put Denver up 15-7.
1st Set
Denver used a big run early broke open a even start for both teams in the set, allowing the Pioneers to take a 15-8 advantage midway through. The Crimson and Gold got their big lead at 19-11 after Andrich picked up her fifth kill. DU cruised from there, taking the set 25-18 after a block by Brianna Green and Hailey Green.
2nd Set
A 4-1 quick start for Denver set the tone in the set, highlighted by Bartalo picking up her second ace of the evening. The Pioneers pushed the lead to 11-6, forcing a timeout from St. Thomas. The Tommies responded out of the break, using a 4-1 run to close to withing two at 12-10, making DU take a timeout. It was all Denver after that, powered by a 7-1 run out of the timeout that featured multiple blocks from the Pioneers to go up 19-11. DU went on to take the set 25-14.
3rd Set
In the third, Denver got the start it was looking for, racing out to a 5-0 lead. The Pioneers doubled up the Tommies at 12-6 after Bartalo made a big kill on a long rally. The Crimson and Gold cruised from there, picking up multiple blocks en route to a 25-13 set victory.
Up Next
The Pioneers (17-2, 8-1 SL) continues the road trip, going east for a meeting with Western Illinois on Saturday. First serve is set for 10 a.m. in Western Hall.
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
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Middle Blocker
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Middle Blocker
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
Denver
UST
Kills
41
20
Errors
12
18
Attempts
96
89
Hitting %
.302
.022
Points
59.5
28
Assists
38
19
Aces
9
3
Blocks
9.5
5
Game Leaders
Kills
10
Aces
3
Blocks
4
Kills
10
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
6
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