University of Denver
12-11,5-6WCC
San Francisco
10-14,2-9WCC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 17 | 16 | 22 | 0 |
| Denver | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
10/31/2026 2:09:00 PM | Volleyball
DENVER – The University of Denver volleyball team earned a 3-0 sweep of San Francisco (25-17, 25-16, 25-22) on Saturday afternoon at Hamilton Gymnasium, improving to 12-11 overall and 5-6 in West Coast Conference play
The Pioneers controlled the opening two sets, hitting .591 in the first and .385 in the second to build a 2-0 advantage. Denver opened the match with a strong offensive showing, recording 13 kills without an error in the first set. The Pioneers continued to pressure the Dons in the second, holding San Francisco to a .091 hitting percentage while claiming the set, 25-16.
San Francisco pushed back in the third set, but Denver maintained its lead down the stretch to close out the sweep, 25-22. The Pioneers finished the afternoon with 46 kills on a .424 hitting percentage, their highest team hitting percentage of the season, while limiting the Dons to a .280 mark. Denver also held a 5-3 advantage in total team blocks.
Sophomore outside hitter Alicia Thibodeau led the Pioneers with 13 kills on a .478 hitting percentage, adding six service aces and 20.5 total points.
Sophomore middle blocker Izabela Molina contributed 10 kills on 13 attempts with just one error, finishing with a .692 hitting percentage. Freshman setter Lily Van Hal dished out 37 assists, her second-highest total of the season, while directing a Denver offense that hit .424 as a team.
LEADERS
- Kills: Alicia Thibodeau (13), Izabela Molina (10), Elise Hart (7), Kayla Patel (7)
- Assists: Lily Van Hal (37)
- Digs: Emersen Werger (12), Madison Winkler (11)
- Service Aces: Alicia Thibodeau (6)
NOTES
- Denver improves to 12-11 overall and 5-6 in WCC play.
- Denver recorded 46 kills and hit .424 as a team, compared to San Francisco's 38 kills and .280 hitting percentage.
- The Pioneers recorded 13 kills without an error in the opening set, hitting .591.
- Izabela Molina hit .692 with 10 kills on 13 attempts.
- Alicia Thibodeau finished with six service aces, the most by a Pioneer in the match.
- Denver welcomed 433 fans to Hamilton Gymnasium for its Halloween match.
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