Weber State University Athletics
Saturday, November 4
Ogden
6 PM
Weber State University
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Idaho State
8-15,6-6Big Sky
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Idaho St.
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Weber St.
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‘Cats Battle To Earn 3-1 Victory Over Bengals
11/4/2023 8:26:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
The win improves the Weber State squad 9-3 in Big Sky play
Ogden, UT – In an action-packed evening at the Swenson Gym, the Weber State volleyball squad came out victorious against the Idaho State Bengals 3-1 (25-17, 25-22, 25-27, 25-17).
Idaho State jumped out to a massive lead in the first set 6-1 but started to let its foot off the gas pedal, allowing Weber State to claw back into it. After a back-and-forth battle, the set was tied 16-16.
The Wildcats ended up scoring four consecutive points earning them the lead 20-16 and ultimately the set after a five-point run, 25-17. In a similar fashion, both squads went back and forth in the second set switching between who held the lead. Weber State went on a 4-1 run pulling the set to 16-16 and the 'Cats were then able to gain control after a three-point lead of 16-19, securing the set 25-22.
Heading into set three with a 2-0 advantage the Wildcats were looking to end the match with a sweep. However, Idaho State found its footing and the 'Cats trailed the Bengals 3-10 early on. Not giving up Weber State's Dani Richins hit four consecutive kills to tie the set 17-17 and yet another kill made by Richins gave the 'Cats a one-point lead, but the Bengals did not give up. After a 3-1 run to give ISU enough of an advantage and then two kills, they went on to secure set three 27-25.
The tables turned in the fourth set and the Wildcat's momentum skyrocketed as they pulled ahead with a 15-9 lead. Although set four was competitive, a three-point run gave the 'Cats what they needed to clinch the set 25-17 and take a 3-1 match victory.
Weber State now sits 9-3 in the Big Sky. Dani Richins tallied 20 kills, Baylee Bodily with 13, and Ashley Gneiting with 10. Richins lead the team in digs (23) with Kate Standifird close behind (21). Weber State and Idaho State went neck and neck in kills (57-54), assists (52-52), and digs (90-78). WSU hit a percentage of .239 and ISU .179.
Up Next: Weber State (16-7, 9-3 Big Sky) vs. Montana (9-15, 5-7 Big Sky)
Date: Thursday, Nov. 9 | Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Swenson Gym
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Idaho State jumped out to a massive lead in the first set 6-1 but started to let its foot off the gas pedal, allowing Weber State to claw back into it. After a back-and-forth battle, the set was tied 16-16.
The Wildcats ended up scoring four consecutive points earning them the lead 20-16 and ultimately the set after a five-point run, 25-17. In a similar fashion, both squads went back and forth in the second set switching between who held the lead. Weber State went on a 4-1 run pulling the set to 16-16 and the 'Cats were then able to gain control after a three-point lead of 16-19, securing the set 25-22.
Heading into set three with a 2-0 advantage the Wildcats were looking to end the match with a sweep. However, Idaho State found its footing and the 'Cats trailed the Bengals 3-10 early on. Not giving up Weber State's Dani Richins hit four consecutive kills to tie the set 17-17 and yet another kill made by Richins gave the 'Cats a one-point lead, but the Bengals did not give up. After a 3-1 run to give ISU enough of an advantage and then two kills, they went on to secure set three 27-25.
The tables turned in the fourth set and the Wildcat's momentum skyrocketed as they pulled ahead with a 15-9 lead. Although set four was competitive, a three-point run gave the 'Cats what they needed to clinch the set 25-17 and take a 3-1 match victory.
Weber State now sits 9-3 in the Big Sky. Dani Richins tallied 20 kills, Baylee Bodily with 13, and Ashley Gneiting with 10. Richins lead the team in digs (23) with Kate Standifird close behind (21). Weber State and Idaho State went neck and neck in kills (57-54), assists (52-52), and digs (90-78). WSU hit a percentage of .239 and ISU .179.
Up Next: Weber State (16-7, 9-3 Big Sky) vs. Montana (9-15, 5-7 Big Sky)
Date: Thursday, Nov. 9 | Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Swenson Gym
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Team Stats
ISU
Weber
Kills
54
57
Errors
22
18
Attempts
179
163
Hitting %
.179
.239
Points
66.0
69.0
Assists
52
52
Aces
5
3
Blocks
7
9
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
20
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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