University of Denver
10-10,3-5WCC
Saint Mary's
13-8,8-1WCC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 20 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 1 |
| Saint Mary's (CA) | 25 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
10/22/2026 9:43:00 PM | Volleyball
MORAGA, Calif. – The University of Denver volleyball team fell to Saint Mary's in four sets on Thursday night at UCU Pavilion, dropping the match 20-25, 25-17, 18-25, 19-25. The Pioneers move to 10-10 overall and 3-5 in West Coast Conference play, while the Gaels improve to 13-8 and 8-1 in conference action.
LEADERS
- Jamia Johnson led Denver with nine kills, while Hailey Goebel added eight.
- Lily Van Hal recorded 17 assists, and Ilayda Eren added 12 assists to reach 1,000 career assists.
- Madison Winkler led the Pioneers with 13 digs.
STRONGEST SET
Denver responded after dropping the opening set with a strong second-set performance, earning a 25-17 win. The Pioneers used a run of points behind Eren's serving to turn a 4-4 tie into an 8-4 lead, forcing a Saint Mary's timeout. Denver maintained its advantage throughout the set, closing it out 25-17 to even the match at one set apiece.
NOTES
- Ilayda Eren recorded her 1,000th career assist.
- Denver is now 3-5 in WCC play.
- The Pioneers hit .119 as a team, while Saint Mary's hit .252.
UP NEXT
Denver remains on the road to face Pacific on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. MT at the Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, California.
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