Thursday, November 4
Denver, Colo.
7 p.m. MT
University of Denver
20-3,11-2Summit League
3
vs
0
North Dakota
1-25,0-14Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 13 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
| Denver | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
11/4/2021 8:29:00 PM | Volleyball
Pioneers post season-high hitting percentage in victory
DENVER – The University of Denver Volleyball team got the season sweep over North Dakota on Thursday, winning in straight sets (25-13, 25-10, 25-15) in Hamilton Gymnasium. The Pioneers improved to 20-3 (11-2 SL) with the victory.
Inside the Box Score
An 8-3 run to start the match from DU.
1st Set
Denver opened fast, jumping out to an 8-3 to start while hitting a ridiculous .833 during the stretch. Â Pioneers pushed the lead to 18-10 after a big kill from Winters. The Crimson and Gold went on to take the set, 25-13.
2nd Set
A 7-3 run to start sparked another good start for DU, forcing North Dakota to call a timeout. The grew to double digits at 16-6 after an attack error from UND. Denver took it from there, winning the set 25-10.
3rd Set
Denver started the third with another big run, going up 10-4, highlighted by numerous power kills from everyone. A kill from Erica Andrich made it 18-11, resulting in the Fighting Hawks taking the last timeout. DU kept on the gas from there, taking it 25-15, sealing the match.
Up Next
The Pioneers (20-3, 11-2 SL) closes out the weekend with a home match against North Dakota State on Saturday. First serve is set for 1 p.m. MT in Hamilton Gymnasium.
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Inside the Box Score
- Brianna Green had a night, getting eight kills on 11 attacks to lead the Pioneers.
- Ari Winters added six kills.
- Denver posted a season-high .463 hitting percentage.
- Tina Boe notched seven kills.
- DU has now won the last seven matches against the Fighting Hawks.
- The Pioneers' 20-3 start to the year is their best since 2018.
- Denver is now 106-10 at home since 2014.
- The Crimson and Gold improved to 18-0 this year when holding the opponent to under a .200 hitting percentage.
An 8-3 run to start the match from DU.
1st Set
Denver opened fast, jumping out to an 8-3 to start while hitting a ridiculous .833 during the stretch. Â Pioneers pushed the lead to 18-10 after a big kill from Winters. The Crimson and Gold went on to take the set, 25-13.
2nd Set
A 7-3 run to start sparked another good start for DU, forcing North Dakota to call a timeout. The grew to double digits at 16-6 after an attack error from UND. Denver took it from there, winning the set 25-10.
3rd Set
Denver started the third with another big run, going up 10-4, highlighted by numerous power kills from everyone. A kill from Erica Andrich made it 18-11, resulting in the Fighting Hawks taking the last timeout. DU kept on the gas from there, taking it 25-15, sealing the match.
Up Next
The Pioneers (20-3, 11-2 SL) closes out the weekend with a home match against North Dakota State on 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!
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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
Middle Blocker
/ Volleyball
Middle Blocker
/ Volleyball
Outside Hitter
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
UND
Denver
Kills
27
37
Errors
19
6
Attempts
79
67
Hitting %
.101
.463
Points
31
55.5
Assists
25
34
Aces
1
12
Blocks
3
6.5
Game Leaders
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
5
Aces
2
Blocks
1
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