Saturday, September 6
Denver, Colo.
1 p.m. MT
University of Denver
4-1,0-0Summit League
3
vs
0
Idaho State
2-4,0-0Big Sky
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho St. | 16 | 17 | 19 | 0 |
| Denver | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Justin Tafoya/Clarkson Creative Photography
Pioneers Sweep the Bengals in Denver Invitational Finale
9/6/2025 2:31:00 PM | Volleyball
DENVER – The University of Denver volleyball team swept Idaho State (25-16, 25-17, 25-19) on Saturday afternoon in Hamilton Gymnasium to close out the Denver Invitational.
Genevieve Lewis paced the Pioneers offense with 15 kills while Ava Reynolds added 13 and Jamia Johnson tacked on 10. On the defensive end, Alicia Thibodeau made 12 digs, Maddie Winkler added 9 and Alayna Finucan added 8.
GAME NOTES
SET 1
Denver and Idaho State battled back and forth to start the match. The Pioneer pulled ahead at the end of the stanza to earn a 25-16 first set victory.
SET 2
The Pioneers and the Bengals traded blows in set two before Denver took the lead at 9-7. DU extended its lead to 15-10, led by Genevieve Lewis with 10 kills at the halfway point. The Pioneer offense recorded 17 kills and a .429 hitting percentage en route to a 25-17 victory.
SET 3
DU took an early 5-2 lead to start the third stanza. The Pioneers offense dominated the Bengals to earn the 25-19 final set victory.
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Genevieve Lewis paced the Pioneers offense with 15 kills while Ava Reynolds added 13 and Jamia Johnson tacked on 10. On the defensive end, Alicia Thibodeau made 12 digs, Maddie Winkler added 9 and Alayna Finucan added 8.
GAME NOTES
- Ilayda Eren made 24 assists and Izzy Rawlings added 21.
- The Pioneers hit .396 with 53 kills.
SET 1
Denver and Idaho State battled back and forth to start the match. The Pioneer pulled ahead at the end of the stanza to earn a 25-16 first set victory.
SET 2
The Pioneers and the Bengals traded blows in set two before Denver took the lead at 9-7. DU extended its lead to 15-10, led by Genevieve Lewis with 10 kills at the halfway point. The Pioneer offense recorded 17 kills and a .429 hitting percentage en route to a 25-17 victory.
SET 3
DU took an early 5-2 lead to start the third stanza. The Pioneers offense dominated the Bengals to earn the 25-19 final set victory.
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
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Players Mentioned
S
/ Volleyball
Libero/Defensive Specialist
/ Volleyball
OH
/ Volleyball
Opposite Hitter
/ Volleyball
Setter
/ Volleyball
Outside Hitter
/ Volleyball
OH
/ Volleyball
DS/L
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
ISU
Denver
Kills
29
53
Errors
11
11
Attempts
95
106
Hitting %
.189
.396
Points
40.0
65.0
Assists
28
51
Aces
3
7
Blocks
8
5
Game Leaders
Kills
15
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
4
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