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

• 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.

Significant Stats

• 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.

Turning Point
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.  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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