Saturday, October 23
Macomb, Ill.
10 a.m. MT
University of Denver
18-2,9-1Summit League
3
at
1
Western Illinois
3-19,2-9Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Western Ill. | 25 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 1 |
10/23/2021 1:44:00 PM | Volleyball
Pioneers with four players in double figures
MACOMB, ILL. – The University of Denver Volleyball team closed out its road trip convincingly on Saturday, defeating Western Illinois in four sets (23-25, 25-19. 25-19, 25-16) in Western Hall. The Pioneers pushed their win streak to six and improved to 18-2 (9-1 SL) on the season.
Inside the Box Score
A late run in the second set to even the match up at 1-1.
1st Set
Both teams traded points to start, resulting in an 8-8 tie. Western Illinois used a quick 3-0 run after that, forcing the Pioneers to take a timeout. The Leathernecks got the next two points coming out of the timeout, giving them their biggest lead at 13-8 before an attack error from them snapped the 5-0 run. But DU fought its way back, tying it up at 21-21 after a set error from WIU. Western Illinois came up big late, taking the first set 25-23.
2nd Set
Denver responded to start the second, doubling up the Leathernecks at 10-5 to start. Pioneers pushed the lead to six at 20-14 after an attack error from WIU, causing them to take a timeout. DU put it away on a kill from Bartalo, her fifth of the day, to take it 25-19.
3rd Set
The Crimson and Gold took the third set, 25-19 behind some good offense. For the set, Denver hit .386 while recording 20 kills.
4th Set
The Pioneers put it away with their most complete set, taking it 25-16. The Crimson and Gold hit .316 for the set while limiting the Leathernecks to .111.
Up Next
The Pioneers (18-2, 9-1 SL) return home for a showdown with the Omaha Mavericks next Saturday. First serve is set for 1 p.m. MT in Hamilton Gymnasium.
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!
Â
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
Â
Inside the Box Score
- Hailey Green had a career high with 14 kills.
- Lydia Bartalo added 14 kills.
- Ellie Anderson picked up a double-double with 23 assists and 12 digs.
- Memphis Glasgow notched a career-high 10 kills.
- DU improved to 18-0 all time against Leathernecks.
- The Pioneers' 18-2 start to the year is their best since 2018.
- DU now has a road record of 14-1 in its last 15 matches.
- The Crimson and Gold improved to 18-0 when holding teams to under a .200 hitting percentage.
A late run in the second set to even the match up at 1-1.
1st Set
Both teams traded points to start, resulting in an 8-8 tie. Western Illinois used a quick 3-0 run after that, forcing the Pioneers to take a timeout. The Leathernecks got the next two points coming out of the timeout, giving them their biggest lead at 13-8 before an attack error from them snapped the 5-0 run. But DU fought its way back, tying it up at 21-21 after a set error from WIU. Western Illinois came up big late, taking the first set 25-23.
2nd Set
Denver responded to start the second, doubling up the Leathernecks at 10-5 to start. Pioneers pushed the lead to six at 20-14 after an attack error from WIU, causing them to take a timeout. DU put it away on a kill from Bartalo, her fifth of the day, to take it 25-19.
3rd Set
The Crimson and Gold took the third set, 25-19 behind some good offense. For the set, Denver hit .386 while recording 20 kills.
4th Set
The Pioneers put it away with their most complete set, taking it 25-16. The Crimson and Gold hit .316 for the set while limiting the Leathernecks to .111.
Up Next
The Pioneers (18-2, 9-1 SL) return home for a showdown with the Omaha Mavericks next Saturday. First serve is set for 1 p.m. MT in Hamilton Gymnasium.
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!
Â
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
Â
Players Mentioned
Setter
/ Volleyball
Outside Hitter
/ Volleyball
Outside Hitter
/ Volleyball
Middle Blocker
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
Denver
WIU
Kills
61
45
Errors
21
19
Attempts
161
139
Hitting %
.248
.187
Points
71
60
Assists
51
44
Aces
5
4
Blocks
5
11
Game Leaders
Kills
14
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
14
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Sunday, October 11
Saturday, October 10
Thursday, October 08
Saturday, September 26
