Friday, September 10
Denver, Colo.
6 p.m. MT
University of Denver
7-1,0-0Summit League
3
vs
0
Cal State Fullerton
2-3,0-0Big West
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal St. Fullerton | 22 | 20 | 17 | 0 |
| Denver | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Chris Smith
Pioneer Win Streak Hits Four with Sweep of Titans
9/10/2021 7:43:00 PM | Volleyball
Bartalo adds 12 kills in dominant performance
DENVER – The University of Denver Volleyball team shook off a scrappy Cal State Fullerton team on Friday night in Hamilton, winning in three sets (25-22, 25-20, 25-17). The victory upped the Pioneers' winning streak to four, a season best.
Inside the Box Score
The Pioneers closing the match with a 9-1 run in the third set.
1st Set
A 6-3 run to start put Denver in the driver's seat early in the opening set. The Pioneers built their lead to five at 14-9 after an unsuccessful challenge by Cal State Fullerton on a kill from Brianna Green, her first of the evening. DU wrapped up the first set on a kill from Ari Winters to take it 25-22.
2nd Set
The Titans quickly struck for the first two points before Denver ran off four of the next five to take the lead at 4-3. A push midway through the set from CSF made it close 18-17 but the Pioneers closed with a 7-3 run capped off by a power kill from Bartalo.
3rd Set
Third set start in favor of the Crimson and Gold, using a 7-3 run. CSF tied things at 15-15 after an ace from Neena Dimas. DU countered with
Up Next
The Pioneers (7-1) wrap up the homestand with the Mile High Invitational next weekend. First up, a meeting with Incarnate Ward on Friday. First serve is set for 6 p.m. MT and can be seen on Pioneer Vision.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: Masks are required at all indoor athletic events. For the latest University of Denver updates on the coronavirus, click here
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Inside the Box Score
- Lydia Bartalo had a match-high 12 kills, her fifth match this year in double figures.
- Erica Andrich added 11 kills, tying a career high.
- Hailey Green added 10 kills for a new personal best.
- DU recorded a season-high nine blocks, the fifth straight match with at least eight.
- The Pioneers win puts them at 99-9 at home since 2014.
- Denver has now started 7-1 for a fourth straight season.
The Pioneers closing the match with a 9-1 run in the third set.
1st Set
A 6-3 run to start put Denver in the driver's seat early in the opening set. The Pioneers built their lead to five at 14-9 after an unsuccessful challenge by Cal State Fullerton on a kill from Brianna Green, her first of the evening. DU wrapped up the first set on a kill from Ari Winters to take it 25-22.
2nd Set
The Titans quickly struck for the first two points before Denver ran off four of the next five to take the lead at 4-3. A push midway through the set from CSF made it close 18-17 but the Pioneers closed with a 7-3 run capped off by a power kill from Bartalo.
3rd Set
Third set start in favor of the Crimson and Gold, using a 7-3 run. CSF tied things at 15-15 after an ace from Neena Dimas. DU countered with
Up Next
The Pioneers (7-1) wrap up the homestand with the Mile High Invitational next weekend. First up, a meeting with Incarnate Ward on Friday. First serve is set for 6 p.m. MT and can be seen on Pioneer Vision.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: Masks are required at all indoor athletic events. 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!
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
Players Mentioned
Outside Hitter
/ Volleyball
Outside Hitter
/ Volleyball
Middle Blocker
/ Volleyball
Middle Blocker
/ Volleyball
Outside Hitter
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
CSF
Denver
Kills
35
47
Errors
20
9
Attempts
104
104
Hitting %
.144
.365
Points
40
57
Assists
31
43
Aces
1
1
Blocks
4
9
Game Leaders
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
5
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