Grand Junction, Colo.,    Despite the final score, Western Colorado showcases balance and determination, with multiple players stepping up on both sides of the ball, in the match up against Colorado Mesa.

JUST THE FACTS
Final Score: Colorado Mesa defeat Western Colorado 3-0
Records: Western Colorado overall 1-12 (0-4 RMAC) | Colorado Mesa 8-4 overall (3-1 RMAC)
Location: Grand Junction, CO (Brownson Arena)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Western Colorado came out swinging, with Olive Rolseth and Liv Marshall each finding early kills to keep the Mountaineers within striking distance.
• Kyra Kidd added strong swings on the outside, and Anuhea Ka'alele spread the offense to keep Mesa guessing.
• Western's defense showed grit, as Kaira Willits and Marshall dug tough attacks to extend rallies.
• Despite Colorado Mesa's power, Western forced long points and capitalized with timely blocks from Breanna Nohava, pushing the Mavericks deep into rallies before Mesa closed the set 25–15.
• The Mountaineers again showed fight, opening with back-row digs from Kidd and Willits to spark transition chances. Rolseth delivered clean kills from the right side, and Marshall continued to attack aggressively at the net.
• Ka'alele set up quick tempo plays to keep Western's offense balanced, and Kidd ripped an ace to energize the team. Western strung together rallies that showcased their defensive determination, but Mesa's efficiency gave them the 25–11 edge.
• Western refused to back down, answering Mesa's runs with steady playmaking.
• Kidd came alive with key kills, Rolseth added another ace, and Marshall kept the attack balanced with swings that challenged Mesa's block.
• Nohava continued to anchor the net with her blocking presence, slowing down Mesa's hitters. The Mountaineers' back row dug deep—Marshall, Kidd, and Willits each posting six digs on the night—proving their defensive resilience.
• Even as Mesa secured the set 25–13, Western fought point for point, showing effort, hustle, and moments of strong execution.

 
NET NOTES

• Western Colorado had several players step up in the road matchup against Colorado Mesa. Rolseth paced the Mountaineer offense with 5 kills, while also adding an ace and a dig to spark momentum in key stretches.
• On the outside, Marshall matched her with 5 kills of her own and tied for the team lead in digs with 6, showing balance on both ends of the floor.
•  Kidd made her presence felt as well, delivering 4 kills, an ace, and another 6 digs to keep Western competitive in extended rallies.
• At the net, Nohava provided a steady blocking presence with 2 total blocks and added 2 kills to round out her effort.
• Running the offense, Ka'alele handed out 10 assists while contributing defensively with 2 digs.
• In the back row, Willits matched the team leaders with 6 digs, keeping Mesa's attack under pressure throughout the night.
• Together, the Mountaineers showed grit, with multiple players contributing across all phases of the game.

 
UP NEXT
Western Colorado Volleyball hosts Westminster (Utah) on Saturday October 4 at 2pm.
 
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