Sunday, February 14
Brookings, S.D.
12:00 PM MT
University of Denver
2-1,2-1Summit Leagu
3
at
0
South Dakota State
2-4,2-3Summit Leagu
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| South Dakota St. | 19 | 18 | 16 | 0 |
Photo by: Brittany Evans
Pioneers Sweep Jackrabbits, 3-0
2/14/2021 1:48:00 PM | Volleyball
Brookings, South Dakota – For the second time this season the Denver Pioneers volleyball team (2-0) swept its opponent, earning a 3-0 win at South Dakota State on Sunday at Frost Arena.
Turning Point
Denver took control of the match with its early lead in the second set, taking a commanding 5-0 lead. Five points gave Denver enough cushion to survive a mid-set Jackrabbit run and take a 2-0 lead in the match.
First Set
After exchanging the first several points, Denver started its control of the set upon tying it 6-6. The Pioneers never trailed after Ari Winters' kill and continued to victory with the help of a four-point run that made it 14-8. From that point, Denver held at least a three-point lead for the rest of the set.
Second Set
The Pioneers positioned themselves nicely with the aforementioned 5-0 run to open the set. South Dakota State drew within three points at 16-13, then closed the gap again at 17-16 before Denver took off to another win and 2-0 lead in the match.
Third Set
Denver went on a seven-point run to 9-2 to set up for a commanding finish to the match.
Inside the Box Score
-Denver won the second set for the third straight match
-The Pioneers remain undeated against South Dakota State, improving to 15-0 against the Jackrabbits
Significant Stat
-Lorrin Poulter led the Pioneers with 12 kills
-Lydia Bartalo led Denver with 18 digs, while Macy Carrabine logged 14
-Brianna Green and Tina Boe had four total blocks each
-Erica Andrich led the Pioneers with a .429 hitting percentage
-Denver had a .315 hitting percentage and 44 total kills
Up Next
Denver meets South Dakota State. Same time, same place tomorrow. We'll see you then, everyone.
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Turning Point
Denver took control of the match with its early lead in the second set, taking a commanding 5-0 lead. Five points gave Denver enough cushion to survive a mid-set Jackrabbit run and take a 2-0 lead in the match.
First Set
After exchanging the first several points, Denver started its control of the set upon tying it 6-6. The Pioneers never trailed after Ari Winters' kill and continued to victory with the help of a four-point run that made it 14-8. From that point, Denver held at least a three-point lead for the rest of the set.
Second Set
The Pioneers positioned themselves nicely with the aforementioned 5-0 run to open the set. South Dakota State drew within three points at 16-13, then closed the gap again at 17-16 before Denver took off to another win and 2-0 lead in the match.
Third Set
Denver went on a seven-point run to 9-2 to set up for a commanding finish to the match.
Inside the Box Score
-Denver won the second set for the third straight match
-The Pioneers remain undeated against South Dakota State, improving to 15-0 against the Jackrabbits
Significant Stat
-Lorrin Poulter led the Pioneers with 12 kills
-Lydia Bartalo led Denver with 18 digs, while Macy Carrabine logged 14
-Brianna Green and Tina Boe had four total blocks each
-Erica Andrich led the Pioneers with a .429 hitting percentage
-Denver had a .315 hitting percentage and 44 total kills
Up Next
Denver meets South Dakota State. Same time, same place tomorrow. We'll see you then, everyone.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: For the latest University of Denver updates on the coronavirus, click here.
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!
-5280 TOGETHER-
Like Denver Pioneers and Denver Volleyball on Facebook
Follow @DU_Pioneers and @DU_Volleyball on Twitter
Follow @denverpioneers and @duvolleyball on Instagram
Players Mentioned
Outside Hitter
/ Volleyball
Outside Hitter
/ Volleyball
Middle Blocker
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Libero/Defensive Specialist
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Middle Blocker
/ Volleyball
Setter
/ Volleyball
Outside Hitter
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
DEN
SDSU
Kills
44
27
Errors
9
21
Attempts
111
115
Hitting %
.315
.052
Points
56.0
36.0
Assists
40
26
Aces
3
6
Blocks
9.0
3.0
Game Leaders
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
9
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
4
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