University of Denver
10-9,3-4WCC
Seattle
4-13,1-6WCC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Seattle U | 21 | 22 | 23 | 0 |
Pioneers Sweep Seattle for Second Straight Road Win
10/17/2026 4:21:00 PM | Volleyball
SEATTLE, Wash. – The University of Denver volleyball team earned a three-set sweep of Seattle on Saturday afternoon at Redhawk Center, winning 25-21, 25-22, 25-23 to secure its second straight road victory. The Pioneers improve to 10-9 overall and 3-4 in West Coast Conference play.
LEADERS
Alicia Thibodeau led Denver with 13 kills, while Jamia Johnson added eight and Hailey Goebel recorded seven. Lily Van Hal finished with 18 assists, and Ilayda Eren added 17 as the setters helped Denver record 41 kills on a .216 hitting percentage. Madison Winkler led the defensive effort with eight digs.
STRONGEST SET
Denver closed out the sweep with its strongest offensive set in the third, hitting .263 with 16 kills on 38 attempts. The Pioneers battled through a competitive frame with seven lead changes before securing the 25-23 victory. After Seattle pulled within one point late, Thibodeau delivered the match-clinching kill to seal Denver's second consecutive road win.
NOTES
- Denver improves to 10-9 overall and 3-4 in WCC play.
- The Pioneers earned their second consecutive road victory after defeating Portland in five sets on Thursday.
- Denver finished with 41 kills, 39 assists, seven service aces and eight total blocks.
- Thibodeau led all Pioneers with 13 kills and added two service aces.
- Van Hal recorded three service aces alongside her 18 assists.
- Denver won all three sets by four points or fewer, finishing the match with a 25-23 victory in the third.
UP NEXT
Denver returns to action on Thursday, Oct. 22, traveling to Moraga, California, to face Saint Mary's at 7:30 p.m. MT. The match will stream on ESPN+.
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