Saturday, September 25
Denver, Colo.
1 p.m. MT
University of Denver
11-1,2-0Summit League
3
vs
0
St. Thomas
1-11,0-2Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas (MN) | 14 | 12 | 17 | 0 |
| Denver | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Chris Smith
Pioneers Wrap Up Homestand with Sweep of Tommies
9/25/2021 2:39:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Denver with 12 service aces in win
DENVER – The University of Denver Volleyball closed out its nine-match homestand with a win on Saturday, putting away St. Thomas in three sets (25-14, 25-12, 25-17) in Hamilton Gymnasium. The Pioneers (11-1) upped their winning streak to eight in the victory.
Inside the Box Score
An 8-3 run to close out the first set.
1st Set
Denver opened with 12-8 start on the Tommies. The Pioneers pushed their lead to 17-11 after an attack error from St. Thomas, resulting in them taking a timeout. DU closed with a commanding 8-3 run, capped off by a kill from Tina Boe, her third of the set.
2nd Set
An 8-2 run, highlighted by big plays from Boe and Hailey Green, set the tone for the set. Denver pushed its advantage to double-digits at 12-2 after an ace, its fifth of the contest. The Pioneers proved to be too much for the Tommies, cruising to a 25-12 set victory.
3rd Set
DU took the third set 25-17, posting .333 hitting percentage to close out the afternoon. Denver picked up four aces in the set.
Up Next
The Pioneers (11-1) hits the road for a match with Kansas City on Tuesday. First serve is set for 6 p.m. MT.
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Inside the Box Score
- Erica Andrich led the way with a season-high 12 kills.
- DU recorded 12 service aces on the day, second most of the year.
- Lorrin Poulter had a match-high three aces.s
- The Crimson and Gold posted a +.300 hitting percentage for the seventh time this year, resulting in a 7-0 record.
- The Pioneers win puts them at 103-9 at home since 2014, fifth best record in all of the NCAA during that stretch.
- Denver's 11-1 start to the year is its best since 2018.
- The Crimson and Gold have now won its last 16 sets.
An 8-3 run to close out the first set.
1st Set
Denver opened with 12-8 start on the Tommies. The Pioneers pushed their lead to 17-11 after an attack error from St. Thomas, resulting in them taking a timeout. DU closed with a commanding 8-3 run, capped off by a kill from Tina Boe, her third of the set.
2nd Set
An 8-2 run, highlighted by big plays from Boe and Hailey Green, set the tone for the set. Denver pushed its advantage to double-digits at 12-2 after an ace, its fifth of the contest. The Pioneers proved to be too much for the Tommies, cruising to a 25-12 set victory.
3rd Set
DU took the third set 25-17, posting .333 hitting percentage to close out the afternoon. Denver picked up four aces in the set.
Up Next
The Pioneers (11-1) hits the road for a match with Kansas City on Tuesday. First serve is set for 6 p.m. MT.
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
/ Women's Volleyball
Middle Blocker
/ Women's Volleyball
Middle Blocker
/ Women's Volleyball
Setter
/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
UST
Denver
Kills
20
47
Errors
14
13
Attempts
82
92
Hitting %
.073
.370
Points
26
63
Assists
17
44
Aces
0
12
Blocks
6
4
Game Leaders
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
10
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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