Saturday, November 6
Denver, Colo.
1 p.m. MT
University of Denver
21-3,12-2Summit League
3
vs
0
North Dakota State
11-16,5-10Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota St. | 21 | 22 | 17 | 0 |
| Denver | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Denver Defense Delivers in Victory Against Bison
11/6/2021 2:47:00 PM | Volleyball
Winning streak hits three in victory over NDSU
DENVER – The University of Denver Volleyball team wrapped up its two-match homestand on Saturday with a victory over North Dakota State (25-21, 25-22, 25- 17) in Hamilton Gymnasium. The Pioneers got the season sweep over the Bison with the win and improved to 21-3 (12-2 SL) on the year.
Inside the Box Score
A 9-5 run to close the out the first set.
1st Set
Both teams started sluggish, but Denver was able to build a three-point advantage after a kill from Ari Winters made it 8-5. North Dakota State made a mid-set run to close to within one at 14-13 after a service error from Boe. The Pioneers were able to take control of the set late, picking up the win at 25-21 after a kill from Boe.
2nd Set
Neither team found separation in the opening moments of the second, resulting in a 5-5 tie. The Bison went up three at 11-8 after an attack error from Lydia Bartalo, resulting in a timeout from the Crimson and Gold. Denver answered immediately out of the timeout, scoring the next four straight points to take a lead at 12-11. With the set tied at 20-20, the Pioneers rose up to take the set 25-22.
3rd Set
Denver raced out to an 11-7 lead, highlighted by some big plays from Brianna Green. The Pioneers used a mid-5-2 run to take a 20-16 lead, forcing NDSU to take a timeout. DU took it from there, winning 25-17.
Up Next
The Pioneers (21-3, 12-2 SL) hits the road for two important matches in the state of South Dakota. First up, a showdown with South Dakota on Nov. 11, with first serve being set for 6 p.m. MT.
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Inside the Box Score
- Hailey Green had a team-high nine kills.
- Tine Boe added eight kills.
- Ellie Anderson had her third double-double with 18 assists and 10 digs.
- Brianna Green was efficient, recording seven kills on a .583 hitting percentage.
- DU has now won the last 10 matches against the Bison.
- The Pioneers' 21-3 start to the year is their best since 2018.
- Denver is now 107-10 at home since 2014.
- The Pioneers won their second match of the year when hitting under .200.
- The Crimson and Gold improved to 19-0 this year when holding the opponent to under a .200 hitting percentage.
A 9-5 run to close the out the first set.
1st Set
Both teams started sluggish, but Denver was able to build a three-point advantage after a kill from Ari Winters made it 8-5. North Dakota State made a mid-set run to close to within one at 14-13 after a service error from Boe. The Pioneers were able to take control of the set late, picking up the win at 25-21 after a kill from Boe.
2nd Set
Neither team found separation in the opening moments of the second, resulting in a 5-5 tie. The Bison went up three at 11-8 after an attack error from Lydia Bartalo, resulting in a timeout from the Crimson and Gold. Denver answered immediately out of the timeout, scoring the next four straight points to take a lead at 12-11. With the set tied at 20-20, the Pioneers rose up to take the set 25-22.
3rd Set
Denver raced out to an 11-7 lead, highlighted by some big plays from Brianna Green. The Pioneers used a mid-5-2 run to take a 20-16 lead, forcing NDSU to take a timeout. DU took it from there, winning 25-17.
Up Next
The Pioneers (21-3, 12-2 SL) hits the road for two important matches in the state of South Dakota. First up, a showdown with South Dakota on Nov. 11, with first serve being set for 6 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
Setter
/ Volleyball
Outside Hitter
/ Volleyball
Middle Blocker
/ Volleyball
Middle Blocker
/ Volleyball
Outside Hitter
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
NDSU
Denver
Kills
29
39
Errors
21
22
Attempts
103
113
Hitting %
.078
.150
Points
38
53
Assists
28
36
Aces
3
8
Blocks
6
6
Game Leaders
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Kills
6
Aces
2
Blocks
0
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