Weber State University Athletics
Thursday, November 17
Ogden
6:00 PM
Weber State University
16-10,10-5Big Sky
0
vs
3
Montana State
12-15,8-7Big Sky
1
2
3
F
Montana St.
25
25
26
3
Weber St.
21
20
24
0
Photo by: Robert Casey
Richins Tallies 1,000th Career Dig, Wildcats Drop Penultimate Match of Regular Season
11/17/2022 8:22:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
OGDEN, Utah – Weber State volleyball started its senior week by falling to Montana State 3-0 (21-25, 20-25, 24-26) on Thursday night.
It just wasn't the Wildcats' night from the start.
Weber State got out to an early 4-1 lead to open the match, but that advantage evaporated as the Bobcats took a 15-12 lead heading into the first media timeout. That three-point lead ballooned to a 21-14 edge when the Wildcats made a late run to cut the lead to three, but MSU finished off the set with a 25-21 victory.
The following set was nearly a carbon copy of the first. Weber State with an early lead, Montana State rallied to take control, the Wildcats score some late points in an effort to comeback, MSU takes the set.
Following the extended break in between sets, it seemed like Weber State was going to take the third. Weber State's frame was highlighted by a seven-point run that featured a pair of kills from Dani Richins. Montana State, however, had other plans. The Bobcats went on an unbelievable run to finish out the set at 26-24, and complete the sweep.
Weber State (16-10, 10-5) drops their penultimate match of the regular season and will look to rebound on senior night against Montana.
NOTABLES
- Richins' third dig of the match also happened to be the 1,000th dig of her storied career.
- Richins led the team in kills (10) and digs (20), and was the lone member of Thursday's double-double club.
- Brielle Rueckert continues her amazing stretch of offensive play to start her career, and hit .429 with six kills on 14 swings.
- Weber State out-blocked the Bobcats 12.0-5.0. Rueckert was the leading blocker with one solo block and five block assists.
QUOTABLES
"That was the most embarrassing volleyball game that I have ever been a part of at Weber State. At no time did we resemble a team that wanted to compete. Sorry to the crowd and Weber State for that sad display of effort. I hope they can come support this team on Saturday." – Jeremiah Larsen
UP NEXT
The Wildcats will be celebrating the academic and athletic careers of Emma Mangum and Riley Weinert prior to the match on Saturday, November 19 against Montana. The match starts at 6:00 in Swenson Gym.
All regular season and postseason home and Big Sky Conference matches can be seen on ESPN+.
TICKETS
Season and single match tickets are on sale and can be purchased online or by calling the Weber State ticket office at 801-626-8500.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Make sure to follow Weber State volleyball on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter to stay up to date with everything happening with the Wildcats.
It just wasn't the Wildcats' night from the start.
Weber State got out to an early 4-1 lead to open the match, but that advantage evaporated as the Bobcats took a 15-12 lead heading into the first media timeout. That three-point lead ballooned to a 21-14 edge when the Wildcats made a late run to cut the lead to three, but MSU finished off the set with a 25-21 victory.
The following set was nearly a carbon copy of the first. Weber State with an early lead, Montana State rallied to take control, the Wildcats score some late points in an effort to comeback, MSU takes the set.
Following the extended break in between sets, it seemed like Weber State was going to take the third. Weber State's frame was highlighted by a seven-point run that featured a pair of kills from Dani Richins. Montana State, however, had other plans. The Bobcats went on an unbelievable run to finish out the set at 26-24, and complete the sweep.
Weber State (16-10, 10-5) drops their penultimate match of the regular season and will look to rebound on senior night against Montana.
NOTABLES
- Richins' third dig of the match also happened to be the 1,000th dig of her storied career.
- Richins led the team in kills (10) and digs (20), and was the lone member of Thursday's double-double club.
- Brielle Rueckert continues her amazing stretch of offensive play to start her career, and hit .429 with six kills on 14 swings.
- Weber State out-blocked the Bobcats 12.0-5.0. Rueckert was the leading blocker with one solo block and five block assists.
QUOTABLES
"That was the most embarrassing volleyball game that I have ever been a part of at Weber State. At no time did we resemble a team that wanted to compete. Sorry to the crowd and Weber State for that sad display of effort. I hope they can come support this team on Saturday." – Jeremiah Larsen
UP NEXT
The Wildcats will be celebrating the academic and athletic careers of Emma Mangum and Riley Weinert prior to the match on Saturday, November 19 against Montana. The match starts at 6:00 in Swenson Gym.
All regular season and postseason home and Big Sky Conference matches can be seen on ESPN+.
TICKETS
Season and single match tickets are on sale and can be purchased online or by calling the Weber State ticket office at 801-626-8500.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Make sure to follow Weber State volleyball on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter to stay up to date with everything happening with the Wildcats.
Team Stats
MSU
Weber
Kills
43
36
Errors
21
17
Attempts
129
123
Hitting %
.171
.154
Points
53
49
Assists
40
32
Aces
5
1
Blocks
5
12
Game Leaders
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
6
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Players Mentioned
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