Friday, September 17
Denver, Colo.
6 p.m. MT
University of Denver
8-1,0-0Summit League
3
vs
0
Incarnate Word
5-7,0-0Southland
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UIW | 13 | 16 | 21 | 0 |
| Denver | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Justin Tafoya/Clarkson Creative
Streak Moves to Five after Win Against Cardinals
9/17/2021 7:49:00 PM | Volleyball
Pioneers with 9.5 total blocks
DENVER – The University of Denver Volleyball team had it going on Friday night, eliminating Incarnate Word in three sets (25-13, 25-16, 25-21). The Pioneers' winning streak improved to five and pushed their record to 8-1 on the season.
Inside the Box Score
16-5 run to start the first set, setting the tone for the night.
1st Set
Denver opened in control, jumping out at an 11-3 advantage before Incarnate Word took a timeout to regroup. The Pioneers continued to push the lead to double figures at 15-5. The Crimson and Gold closed out the dominant set with a 25-13 win after a kill from Bartalo, her fifth of the set.
2nd Set
Both teams opened trading points, leading to a 4-4 tie. DU made its move with a 4-1 run at 8-7 to build a four-point lead and take command after an attack error from Chase Jackson. All Pioneers from there, finishing the set off with back-to-back attack errors from Incarnate Word.
3rd Set
The Cardinals took control to start the third, opening with a 9-5 run. A kill from Lorrin Poulter sparked a 5-1 run from Denver to tie things up at 10-10. Â With the score tied at 16-16, the Pioneers finished up with a 9-5 run to secure the win.
Up Next
The Pioneers (8-1) close out the Mile High Invitational with a matchup against Big 10 foe Iowa on Saturday. First serve is set for 6 p.m. MT and can be seen of Pioneer Vision.
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Inside the Box Score
- Lydia Bartalo recorded her third straight match in double figures, finishing with 11.
- The Crimson and Gold posted a .346 hitting percentage, its fourth tie in the last five matches with at least .300.
- Brianna Green with a season-high 6.0 block assists.
- DU recorded a season-high 9.5 blocks, the sixth straight match with at least eight.
- The Pioneers win puts them at 100-9 at home since 2014, fifth best record in all of the NCAA during that stretch.
- Denver has now started 8-1 for a second straight season.
16-5 run to start the first set, setting the tone for the night.
1st Set
Denver opened in control, jumping out at an 11-3 advantage before Incarnate Word took a timeout to regroup. The Pioneers continued to push the lead to double figures at 15-5. The Crimson and Gold closed out the dominant set with a 25-13 win after a kill from Bartalo, her fifth of the set.
2nd Set
Both teams opened trading points, leading to a 4-4 tie. DU made its move with a 4-1 run at 8-7 to build a four-point lead and take command after an attack error from Chase Jackson. All Pioneers from there, finishing the set off with back-to-back attack errors from Incarnate Word.
3rd Set
The Cardinals took control to start the third, opening with a 9-5 run. A kill from Lorrin Poulter sparked a 5-1 run from Denver to tie things up at 10-10. Â With the score tied at 16-16, the Pioneers finished up with a 9-5 run to secure the win.
Up Next
The Pioneers (8-1) close out the Mile High Invitational with a matchup against Big 10 foe Iowa on Saturday. First serve is set for 6 p.m. MT and can be seen of Pioneer Vision.
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
Players Mentioned
Outside Hitter
/ Volleyball
Middle Blocker
/ Volleyball
Setter
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
UIW
Denver
Kills
29
39
Errors
22
11
Attempts
97
81
Hitting %
.072
.346
Points
35
55.5
Assists
28
31
Aces
2
7
Blocks
4
9.5
Game Leaders
Kills
11
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
2
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