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Green. Brianna
Hove, Jason
3
Winner Denver DEN 3-1,3-1 Summit Leagu
0
South Dakota St. SDSU 2-5,2-4 Summit Leagu
Winner
Denver DEN
3-1,3-1 Summit Leagu
3
Final
0
South Dakota St. SDSU
2-5,2-4 Summit Leagu
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Denver DEN 25 25 25 (3)
South Dakota St. SDSU 21 10 17 (0)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

Denver Blanks South Dakota State, 3-0

Brookings, S.D. – The Denver Pioneers volleyball team swept South Dakota State 3-0 for the second straight day on Monday, Feb. 15 at Frost Arena.
 
Turning Point
Denver went on a four-point run to close the first set. From that point forward, the Pioneers never trailed the Jackrabbits. The Crimson & Gold opened the second set on a 10-2 run.

1st Set
Denver spread the wealth in the first set with Brianna Green, Ari Winters and Tina Boe each contributing three kills. Erica Andrich led the Pioneers defensively with six digs. The Crimson & Gold went on two four-point runs during the set, including the stretch to close the frame.  

2nd Set
Denver jumped out to a 10-2 lead before the first timeout and used that lead to keep separation from the Jackrabbits. South Dakota State called another timeout at 15-5. The Pioneers took six of the next seven points after the second timeout.

3rd Set
The Pioneers went on a 12-2 run midway through the set to convert a 14-12 lead into a 23-14 lead. The Jackrabbits only marginally closed the gap before Denver clinched the match.
 
Inside the Box Score

-The Pioneers have won three of their first four matches and have swept in every win
-Denver is 16-0 all-time against South Dakota State

Significant Stats
-Pioneer Leaders: Lorrin Poulter – Kills (11), Brianna Green – Hitting Percentage (.727), Ellie Anderson – Assists (21), Brianna Green – Blocks (2), Macy Carrabine – Digs (12)
-Denver had a .406 hitting percentage
 
Up Next
The Pioneers will host Oral Roberts on Sunday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1 in Hamilton Gymnasium.
 
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