University of Denver
11-10,4-5WCC
Pacific
4-18,0-10WCC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Pacific | 18 | 21 | 22 | 0 |
10/24/2026 4:03:00 PM | Volleyball
STOCKTON, Calif. – The University of Denver volleyball team swept Pacific on Saturday afternoon for the second time this season, earning a 25-18, 25-21, 25-22 victory at the Alex G. Spanos Center.
The Pioneers improved to 11-10 overall and 4-5 in West Coast Conference play, completing the season sweep of the Tigers.
Denver hit .267 as a team, recording 41 kills while limiting Pacific to a .140 hitting percentage. The Pioneers also finished with 56 digs and eight total blocks.
LEADERS
- Alicia Thibodeau: 12 kills, seven digs and four errors on 37 attempts.
- Jamia Johnson: Nine kills on 17 attempts, hitting .471.
- Kayla Patel: Eight kills, two service aces and nine digs.
- Izabela Molina: Six kills on 14 attempts, hitting .429, with four block assists.
- Lily Van Hal: 30 assists and eight digs.
- Madison Winkler: 17 digs and one service ace.
STRONGEST SET
Denver opened the match with its strongest offensive set, hitting .286 with 16 kills and just four errors in a 25-18 win. The Pioneers held Pacific to a .167 hitting percentage in the opening frame, taking control early and carrying that momentum through the match.
NOTES
- Denver completed the season sweep of Pacific after defeating the Tigers in three sets at Hamilton Gymnasium on Sept. 24.
- The Pioneers earned their first West Coast Conference win in program history with that September victory.
- Denver hit .267 for the match, compared to Pacific's .140.
- The Pioneers recorded 41 kills, 56 digs and eight total blocks.
- Denver closed out the sweep with a 25-22 win in the third set after Pacific cut the deficit to one point late.
- Denver improved to 4-5 in WCC play and 11-10 overall, while Pacific fell to 4-18 overall and 0-10 in conference play.
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