Saturday, September 4
Denver, Colo.
6 p.m. MT
University of Denver
5-1,0-0Summit League
3
vs
0
Mercer
3-3,0-0SoCon
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 13 | 18 | 15 | 0 |
| Denver | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Chris Smith
9/4/2021 7:36:00 PM | Volleyball
Boe and Bartalo each with eight kills
DENVER – The University of Denver Volleyball team finished up the Denver Invitational in style on Saturday, knocking off Mercer in straight sets (25-13, 25-18, 25-15) in Hamilton Gymnasium. The Pioneers finished the tournament on two straight wins.
Inside the Box Score
Denver going on 5-0 run to start the second set to establish control of the match.
1st Set
Denver got the start it was looking for, racing out to a 13-8 advantage. The Pioneers were efficient on the attack, posting a .438 hitting percentage in the run. DU never stepped up the gas the rest of the set, cruising to a 25-13 set victory off some dominant offensive play.
2nd Set
The Crimson and Gold opened the second set with a 4-0 run. Denver pushed lead to eight at 11-3, forcing the Bears to take a timeout to regroup. Mercer was able to cut the deficit to five at 18-13 after consecutive blocks on Bartalo attacks. Denver finished it off though on a kill from Erica Andrich to take it 25-18.
3rd Set
All Pioneers in the third, securing the victory with a 25-15 set win. Denver posted a .478 hitting percentage in the set.
Up Next
The Pioneers (5-1) continue the homestand, playing co-host for the Thin Air Challenge. First, a meeting I-25 foe Air Force on Thursday at 6 p.m. MT in Hamilton Gymnasium. The match 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 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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Inside the Box Score
- Tina Boe and Lydia Bartalo led the way with a match-high eight kills.
- Ellie Anderson had a season-high four aces. Â
- The Crimson and Gold posted a season-high .384 hitting percentage.
- DU had six players with at least five kills. Â
- DU recorded eight blocks for a four straight match, tying a season best.
- The Pioneers have now started the year with a record of at least 5-1 for a fifth straight season.
Denver going on 5-0 run to start the second set to establish control of the match.
1st Set
Denver got the start it was looking for, racing out to a 13-8 advantage. The Pioneers were efficient on the attack, posting a .438 hitting percentage in the run. DU never stepped up the gas the rest of the set, cruising to a 25-13 set victory off some dominant offensive play.
2nd Set
The Crimson and Gold opened the second set with a 4-0 run. Denver pushed lead to eight at 11-3, forcing the Bears to take a timeout to regroup. Mercer was able to cut the deficit to five at 18-13 after consecutive blocks on Bartalo attacks. Denver finished it off though on a kill from Erica Andrich to take it 25-18.
3rd Set
All Pioneers in the third, securing the victory with a 25-15 set win. Denver posted a .478 hitting percentage in the set.
Up Next
The Pioneers (5-1) continue the homestand, playing co-host for the Thin Air Challenge. First, a meeting I-25 foe Air Force on Thursday at 6 p.m. MT in Hamilton Gymnasium. The match 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 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
Mercer
Denver
Kills
23
43
Errors
19
10
Attempts
81
86
Hitting %
.049
.384
Points
30
58
Assists
20
36
Aces
2
7
Blocks
5
8
Game Leaders
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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