Thursday, September 23
Denver, Colo.
7 p.m. MT
University of Denver
10-1,1-0Summit League
3
vs
0
Western Illinois
1-11,0-1Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Ill. | 22 | 10 | 16 | 0 |
| Denver | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Chris Smith
9/23/2021 8:40:00 PM | Volleyball
Pioneer winning streak moves to seven
DENVER – The University of Denver Volleyball team opened up Summit League play the right way on Thursday, defeating Western Illinois in straight sets (25-22, 25-10, 25-16) in Hamilton Gymnasium. The Pioneers' victory upped its winning streak to seven.
Inside the Box Score
A 10-2 run to close out the first set.
1st Set
Both teams couldn't find separation to start, leading to a 10-10 tie in the opening moments of the evening. The Pioneers took a timeout after Western Illinois went up 14-13 after an attack error, sparking a 6-2 run for the Leathernecks. Denver, though, showed its resolve, going on a match-changing 10-2 run to take the first set, 25-22.
2nd Set
The Pioneers started fast, going on a 6-0 run to start. DU never let up the whole set, going up by double-digits after a kill from Boe to make it 17-7 en route to a big 25-10 set victory.
3rd Set
DU opened with a 10-7 advantage in the third, highlighted by some big plays from Green. It was all Denver from there, getting the win on a kill from Memphis Glasgow to take it 25-16.
Up Next
The Pioneers (10-1) continue Summit League play with a meeting against St. Thomas on Saturday. First serve is set for 1 p.m. MT in Hamilton and can be seen on Pioneer Vision. Â
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Inside the Box Score
- Hailey Green had her best night yet this year, finishing with a career-high 11 kills on an efficient .668 hitting percentage.
- Erica Andrich recorded her fifth match in double figures with 11, tying a season high.
- Ellie Anderson had a season-high 29 assists.
- The Crimson and Gold posted a +.300 hitting percentage for the sixth time this year, resulting in a 6-0 record.
- DU finished with seven total blocks, snapping a seven-match streak with at least eight.
- The Pioneers win puts them at 102-9 at home since 2014, fifth best record in all of the NCAA during that stretch.
- Denver's 10-1 start to the year is its best since 2018.
A 10-2 run to close out the first set.
1st Set
Both teams couldn't find separation to start, leading to a 10-10 tie in the opening moments of the evening. The Pioneers took a timeout after Western Illinois went up 14-13 after an attack error, sparking a 6-2 run for the Leathernecks. Denver, though, showed its resolve, going on a match-changing 10-2 run to take the first set, 25-22.
2nd Set
The Pioneers started fast, going on a 6-0 run to start. DU never let up the whole set, going up by double-digits after a kill from Boe to make it 17-7 en route to a big 25-10 set victory.
3rd Set
DU opened with a 10-7 advantage in the third, highlighted by some big plays from Green. It was all Denver from there, getting the win on a kill from Memphis Glasgow to take it 25-16.
Up Next
The Pioneers (10-1) continue Summit League play with a meeting against St. Thomas on Saturday. First serve is set for 1 p.m. MT in Hamilton and can be seen on Pioneer Vision. Â
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
Outside Hitter
/ Volleyball
Middle Blocker
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
WIU
Denver
Kills
25
51
Errors
13
13
Attempts
94
106
Hitting %
.128
.358
Points
29.5
63
Assists
24
47
Aces
1
5
Blocks
3.5
7
Game Leaders
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
6
Aces
2
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
1
Blocks
3
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