DENVER, CO --The Denver volleyball team totaled 53 kills on the way to a three-set victory (29-27, 25-16, 27-25) over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits Saturday at home at Hamilton Gymnasium.
The conference win improved Denver's record to 13-9 overall and 7-4 in Summit play.
The Pioneers offense was paced by Memphis Glasgow, who finished with 14 kills on the day while accumulating a hitting percentage of .263. Hailey Green added 12 and Brianna Green chipped in with 12 as part of balanced Denver attack. Lorrin Poulter contributed as well by serving up 46 assists. got 10 digs from Gianna Bartalo along with five blocks from Cadi Boyer to lead them defensively.
Game Notes
» Denver had three players in double figures in kills.
» Lorrin Poulter had a team-high two aces in the win.
» Denver put together a strong attacking performance, notching 53 kills in the match.
» Denver never trailed on the way to winning the second set 25-16.
» Memphis Glasgow had a match-high 14 kills for Denver.
» Denver got a team-high 10 digs from Gianna Bartalo.
» Denver attackers were helped by a match-high 46 assists from Lorrin Poulter.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Pioneers earned a set-one victory 29-27 thanks to a strong showing on the attacking end. Denver put together a .306 attack percentage with 22 kills in the set victory. After the lead changed hands one time, the Pioneers took control for good at 28-27 and rode that advantage to victory.
SET 2 | Denver took the second set 25-16 to promptly grab a 2-0 lead. The Pioneers led from the opening point on in the set to earn the victory. Denver opened its biggest lead of the stanza, nine points, to finish off the set. Denver's front row had a solid defensive performance, blocking five South Dakota State attacks in the stanza.
SET 3 | Denver finished off the match in a 3-0 sweep after taking the third set. The Pioneers came out on top of a close battle, winning 27-25 in a set that was tied three times and had three lead changes. The Pioneers racked up 18 kills over the course of the set.
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