Weber State University Athletics
Friday, August 30
Ogden
3:00 PM
Weber State University
1-0,0-0Big Sky
3
vs
1
Utah Tech
1-1,0-0WAC
1st set1
2nd set2
3rd set3
4th set4
FinalF
Utah Tech
19
15
25
20
1
Weber St.
25
25
18
25
3
Photo by: Robert Casey
Weber State defeats Utah Tech, falls to Denver at Wildcat Invitational
8/30/2024 9:49:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
OGDEN - Weber State volleyball started its 2024 season with a 3-1 victory over Utah Tech and 3-2 loss to Denver.
Weber State 3, Utah Tech 1
Weber State went neck and neck with Utah Tech to start the match until five straight points boosted the 'Cats to a 25-19 victory over the Trailblazers which included back to back kills from Ashley Gneiting.
With a strong start to the second, the Wildcats held the lead for the entirety of the set until two attack errors by the Trailblazers closed it out 25-15 in favor of Weber State.
Utah Tech found their footing in the third set taking a 6-0 lead over the Wildcats early on.
Two kills by Baylee Bodily helped pull the 'Cats to trail Utah Tech by five with a score of 9-4 however, Utah Tech continued their strong play not allowing Weber State a lead and earned their first set of the match 25-18.
Looking to close out the match, Weber State came into the fourth set hot.
Tied at 12-12, WSU battled with strong kills from the offense and took a 19-14 lead.
It was all the Wildcats from there as the squad closed the match 25-20 and earned their first victory of the 2024 season.
Gneiting led the Wildcats with 13 kills and a .140 percentage and Marly Pratt had 14 digs against the Trailblazers.
Weber State 2, Denver 3
Weber State made quick work of Denver in the first set with a 25-14 first set win.
The Wildcats and Pioneers stayed close in score in the second set until a three-point run made by the 'Cats pulled them ahead 15-13. However, a few errors made by Weber State cost them the set and the Pioneers took it 25-22.
Denver rolled that momentum into the third set holding a lead over the Wildcats that they could not recover from. The Pioneers took the set 25-18.
Finding their rhythm again in the fourth WSU took over and secured a 25-15 set victory. The Weber State squad hit .250 compared to the Pioneers .120.
It was a competitive fifth set with lead exchanges between both teams. Denver led the set with 12 kills and a .364 hitting percentage to win the set 15-11 and the match 3-2.
COMING UP
Weber State will travel to Dallas, TX for the SMU Tournament September 5-7 where they will face SMU, LMU, and Milwaukee.
HOW TO FOLLOW
All Big Sky and home games will be streamed via ESPN+. Live stats can be found at WeberStateSports.com. To stay up to date with the Wildcat volleyball team, follow them on Instagram and X. You can purchase tickets here.
Weber State 3, Utah Tech 1
Weber State went neck and neck with Utah Tech to start the match until five straight points boosted the 'Cats to a 25-19 victory over the Trailblazers which included back to back kills from Ashley Gneiting.
With a strong start to the second, the Wildcats held the lead for the entirety of the set until two attack errors by the Trailblazers closed it out 25-15 in favor of Weber State.
Utah Tech found their footing in the third set taking a 6-0 lead over the Wildcats early on.
Two kills by Baylee Bodily helped pull the 'Cats to trail Utah Tech by five with a score of 9-4 however, Utah Tech continued their strong play not allowing Weber State a lead and earned their first set of the match 25-18.
Looking to close out the match, Weber State came into the fourth set hot.
Tied at 12-12, WSU battled with strong kills from the offense and took a 19-14 lead.
It was all the Wildcats from there as the squad closed the match 25-20 and earned their first victory of the 2024 season.
Gneiting led the Wildcats with 13 kills and a .140 percentage and Marly Pratt had 14 digs against the Trailblazers.
Weber State 2, Denver 3
Weber State made quick work of Denver in the first set with a 25-14 first set win.
The Wildcats and Pioneers stayed close in score in the second set until a three-point run made by the 'Cats pulled them ahead 15-13. However, a few errors made by Weber State cost them the set and the Pioneers took it 25-22.
Denver rolled that momentum into the third set holding a lead over the Wildcats that they could not recover from. The Pioneers took the set 25-18.
Finding their rhythm again in the fourth WSU took over and secured a 25-15 set victory. The Weber State squad hit .250 compared to the Pioneers .120.
It was a competitive fifth set with lead exchanges between both teams. Denver led the set with 12 kills and a .364 hitting percentage to win the set 15-11 and the match 3-2.
COMING UP
Weber State will travel to Dallas, TX for the SMU Tournament September 5-7 where they will face SMU, LMU, and Milwaukee.
HOW TO FOLLOW
All Big Sky and home games will be streamed via ESPN+. Live stats can be found at WeberStateSports.com. To stay up to date with the Wildcat volleyball team, follow them on Instagram and X. You can purchase tickets here.
Team Stats
UTTECH
Weber
Kills
43
44
Errors
28
22
Attempts
140
130
Hitting %
.107
.169
Points
60.0
62.0
Assists
40
39
Aces
5
9
Blocks
12
9
Game Leaders
Kills
13
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
5
Aces
2
Blocks
2
Players Mentioned
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