Thursday, November 18
Denver, Colo.
12 p.m. MT
University of Denver
22-5,13-4Summit League
1
vs
3
Kansas City
20-9,11-6Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Denver | 26 | 22 | 15 | 22 | 1 |
Photo by: Justin Tafoya/Clarkson Creative
Roos Defeat Pios, 3-1
11/18/2021 3:04:00 PM | Volleyball
Bartalo notches eighth double-double of year in the loss.
DENVER – The University of Denver volleyball team couldn't hold off a hot Kansas City team on Thursday, falling 3-1 (26-24, 22-25, 15-25, 22-25) in Hamilton Gymnasium. The loss dropped the Pioneers to 22-5 (13-4 Summit League) on the season.
Inside the Box Score
A strong third set from the Roos to go up 2-1.
1st Set
Denver got a hot start, powered by Hailey Green getting three kills early. Kansas City used a 3-0 run to take an 11-7 lead, causing the Pioneers to take their first timeout of the day. DU closed to within two at 14-12 after an ace from Lorrin Poulter. DU tied it at 21 on a powerful kill from Green, her fifth of the set. Denver completed the comeback, getting the final two kills to take it, 26-24.
2nd Set
Pioneers opened the set with a 5-2 run. A 5-0 run from KC put them in front at 10-9 after an attack error from DU. The Crimson and Gold tied things up at 15 on a kill from Erica Andrich. Kansas City immediately countered with a 4-1 run go up 19-16, causing DU to take a timeout. The Roos closed it out from there, taking the set, 25-22.
3rd Set
The Roos went up 4-1 to start the set. Kansas City picked up a double-digit lead at 17-7 after a Melanie Brecka kill. KC kept up its strong play, taking the set 25-15.
4th Set
The set started with a 5-5 tie. Denver went up 12-10 after an attack error by Kansas City. The Roos climbed back into this one, tying it up at 18-18 after a kill from Bree Thompson. Kansas City took it from there, 25-22.
Up Next
The Pioneers (22-5, 13-4 SL) close out the regular season with their final home match of the year on Saturday against Oral Roberts. First serve is set for 7 p.m. MT.
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Inside the Box Score
- Lydia Bartalo picked up her eighth double-double of the season, finishing with 15 kills and 12 digs.
- Hailey Green added 11 kills, her seventh match this year in double figures.
- Tina Boe notched eight kills.
- DU dropped only its second match of the year in four sets.
- Denver fell to 107-11 at home since 2014.
- The Pioneers hit .197 in the match, only the fifth time this season hitting below .200.
A strong third set from the Roos to go up 2-1.
1st Set
Denver got a hot start, powered by Hailey Green getting three kills early. Kansas City used a 3-0 run to take an 11-7 lead, causing the Pioneers to take their first timeout of the day. DU closed to within two at 14-12 after an ace from Lorrin Poulter. DU tied it at 21 on a powerful kill from Green, her fifth of the set. Denver completed the comeback, getting the final two kills to take it, 26-24.
2nd Set
Pioneers opened the set with a 5-2 run. A 5-0 run from KC put them in front at 10-9 after an attack error from DU. The Crimson and Gold tied things up at 15 on a kill from Erica Andrich. Kansas City immediately countered with a 4-1 run go up 19-16, causing DU to take a timeout. The Roos closed it out from there, taking the set, 25-22.
3rd Set
The Roos went up 4-1 to start the set. Kansas City picked up a double-digit lead at 17-7 after a Melanie Brecka kill. KC kept up its strong play, taking the set 25-15.
4th Set
The set started with a 5-5 tie. Denver went up 12-10 after an attack error by Kansas City. The Roos climbed back into this one, tying it up at 18-18 after a kill from Bree Thompson. Kansas City took it from there, 25-22.
Up Next
The Pioneers (22-5, 13-4 SL) close out the regular season with their final home match of the year on Saturday against Oral Roberts. First serve is set for 7 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
Middle Blocker
/ Volleyball
Middle Blocker
/ Volleyball
Setter
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
KC
Denver
Kills
55
54
Errors
15
26
Attempts
134
142
Hitting %
.299
.197
Points
71
67
Assists
50
53
Aces
8
8
Blocks
8
5
Game Leaders
Kills
15
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
2
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