Weber State University Athletics
Saturday, September 3
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Wildcats Fight and Fall Against Miami
9/3/2022 9:08:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – In the finale of the UNLV Rebel Classic on Saturday afternoon, Weber State fell to the Miami Hurricanes 3-1 (21-25, 25-23, 15-25, 18-25).
In the opening set of the match the Canes jumped out to a 6-0 lead and looked poised to run away with the set. The Cats, however, had other plans. Miami extended its lead to 10-4, but Weber State scored four consecutive points – highlighted by a Kate Standifird ace – to close the gap. The two sides went back and forth and Weber State took the lead at 15-14 on a Miami hitting error, but the Canes scored six of the next seven points to regain a five-point advantage. WSU cut the score to 21-19 late in the set, but weren't able to flip the score. Miami took the set 25-21.
The tides turned in the second set, however. The Hurricanes got out to an early 7-3 lead before the Wildcats rattled off four consecutive points, punctuated by a kill from Dani Richins. The Wildcats exchanged punches with Miami tying the score at 8, 14, and 15, but then Weber State was able to take control. The Cats took a 23-19 lead before Miami was forced to call a timeout. Miami scored four of the next five points after the break, but an Ashley Gneiting kill wrapped things up for Weber State at 25-23.
That was the first set that Miami – a team who received 61 votes in the most recent AVCA top 25 poll – has lost thus far this season.
It seemed that dropping the second set awakened a sleeping giant, though, and Miami came out with a vengeance in the third and fourth frames. The Canes led and controlled the third and fourth sets winning them 25-15 and 25-18 respectively.
With Saturday afternoon's loss, the Wildcats round up the Rebel Classic going 1-2 in the competition and fall to 4-2 on the year.
NOTABLES
-Gneiting led the Wildcats in kills for the second match in a row. She finished the day with 12 kills on 35 attempts.
-Richins had another double-double with 10 kills and 12 digs.
-Baylee Bodily and Emma Mangum each finished the match with seven kills.
-Standifird ended up with 32 assists, nine digs, and a service ace.
UP NEXT
The Wildcats continue their stretch away from Swenson Gym by heading to a tournament that is co-hosted by Cal State Fullerton and UC Irvine. The tournament will run between September 8-10, and the Wildcats will also be playing Gonzaga.
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.
In the opening set of the match the Canes jumped out to a 6-0 lead and looked poised to run away with the set. The Cats, however, had other plans. Miami extended its lead to 10-4, but Weber State scored four consecutive points – highlighted by a Kate Standifird ace – to close the gap. The two sides went back and forth and Weber State took the lead at 15-14 on a Miami hitting error, but the Canes scored six of the next seven points to regain a five-point advantage. WSU cut the score to 21-19 late in the set, but weren't able to flip the score. Miami took the set 25-21.
The tides turned in the second set, however. The Hurricanes got out to an early 7-3 lead before the Wildcats rattled off four consecutive points, punctuated by a kill from Dani Richins. The Wildcats exchanged punches with Miami tying the score at 8, 14, and 15, but then Weber State was able to take control. The Cats took a 23-19 lead before Miami was forced to call a timeout. Miami scored four of the next five points after the break, but an Ashley Gneiting kill wrapped things up for Weber State at 25-23.
That was the first set that Miami – a team who received 61 votes in the most recent AVCA top 25 poll – has lost thus far this season.
It seemed that dropping the second set awakened a sleeping giant, though, and Miami came out with a vengeance in the third and fourth frames. The Canes led and controlled the third and fourth sets winning them 25-15 and 25-18 respectively.
With Saturday afternoon's loss, the Wildcats round up the Rebel Classic going 1-2 in the competition and fall to 4-2 on the year.
NOTABLES
-Gneiting led the Wildcats in kills for the second match in a row. She finished the day with 12 kills on 35 attempts.
-Richins had another double-double with 10 kills and 12 digs.
-Baylee Bodily and Emma Mangum each finished the match with seven kills.
-Standifird ended up with 32 assists, nine digs, and a service ace.
UP NEXT
The Wildcats continue their stretch away from Swenson Gym by heading to a tournament that is co-hosted by Cal State Fullerton and UC Irvine. The tournament will run between September 8-10, and the Wildcats will also be playing Gonzaga.
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
Miami
Weber
Kills
52
39
Errors
20
18
Attempts
162
158
Hitting %
.198
.133
Points
63
49
Assists
41
36
Aces
5
2
Blocks
6
8
Game Leaders
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Players Mentioned
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