Box Score PUEBLO, COLO.,   Western Colorado Volleyball drops road contest to CSU Pueblo 3-0.

JUST THE FACTS
Final Score: CSU Pueblo defeats Western Colorado 3-0
Records: Western Colorado overall 1-24 (0-14 RMAC) | CSU Pueblo 21-3 overall (11-1 RMAC)
Location: Pueblo, Colo. Massari Arena

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Western opened the night competing hard in the first set, keeping themselves in several long rallies despite CSU Pueblo's fast start. The Mountaineers picked up 8 kills in the frame, with early points from Olive Rolseth and Kyra Kidd helping them settle in.
• Galatia Andrew's back-row defense kept plays alive, and Western found small bursts of momentum before Pueblo closed the set, 25–15.
• The second set was Western's most competitive stretch of the match, as they pushed the ThunderWolves into multiple ties during the early and middle points. Anuhea Kaalele delivered a service ace that helped Western take a brief lead, while Emalie Depew and Kidd added important kills to keep the Mountaineers within one possession late.
• Western battled closely through 23–16 before Pueblo claimed the set 25–16.
• Western's best offensive rhythm came in the third set, where they recorded 14 kills—their highest of the night—and stayed in striking distance throughout. Rolseth, Jacobson, Nohava, and Kidd all delivered timely swings, and a service ace from Rolseth gave Western a boost during a mid-set push.
• The Mountaineers trailed just 21–18 before CSU Pueblo pulled away to take the final set 25–18. Despite the sweep, Western showed its strongest cohesion and energy in the closing frame.

NET NOTES

• Western Colorado saw several strong individual contributions throughout the match, with multiple players stepping up in key moments.
• Rolseth provided steady offense and energy, finishing with 4 kills, 6 digs, and 2 service aces, including a well-timed ace in the third set that fueled Western's best scoring run.
• Kidd added 5 kills and a block, delivering timely swings that helped the Mountaineers stay competitive in all three sets.
• Lauren Jacobson showcased one of her most balanced performances of the season, posting 6 kills and 16 digs while becoming a focal point of the attack during Western's most productive third set.
• Breanna Nohava added 4 kills and a block, while Emalie Depew made an efficient impact off the bench with 2 kills on just three attempts.
• Kaalele contributed across the board with 11 assists, 3 kills, and a service ace that gave Western an early lead in the second set. Fellow setter Kaira Willits added 13 assists and 5 digs, helping stabilize the offense as the match progressed.
• Andrew anchored the defense with a team-high 15 digs, and Sophia Hernandez added 9 more to support the back-row effort.
• Emily Robins and others in the front-row rotation contributed important touches at the net, rounding out a performance that showed continued effort and improvement despite the final score.

UP NEXT
The Mountaineers travel to Colorado Christian for their last game of the season on Sat. Nov. 15 at 3pm.