GUNNISON, Colo. Â The Mountaineer Volleyball team welcomed Adams State University to Paul Wright Gym on Saturday afternoon where Western battled to a five set victory over the Grizzlies.
JUST THE FACTS
Final Score: Western Colorado def. Adams State University 3-2 (25-22, 34-32, 25-14, 25-14,15-11)
Records: Western Colorado 9-11 (4-6 RMAC), Adams State 12-10 (6-4 RMAC)
Location: Paul Wright Gym Â
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Western Colorado women's volleyball team battled back and forth with Adams State throughout the opening set, as neither team was able to gain significant momentum early. Late in the frame, the Mountaineers strung together a run to build a three-point lead, fueled by three consecutive blocks from Breanna Nohava. Western carried that momentum through the closing points to secure the first set, 25-22.
- The Mountaineers carried their momentum into the second set, opening with a 7-4 run. Western maintained a narrow lead through the middle of the frame before the Grizzlies battled back to even the score at 21. The two teams traded points down the stretch, forcing extra points in a back-and-forth battle. The set extended all the way to 34 points before Western prevailed, 34-32, setting the all-time program record for the most points scored in a single set.
- Adams State responded in the third set, opening with a 6-0 run. Western remained composed and fought its way back into the frame, cutting the deficit to five before continuing to battle throughout the set. The Mountaineers pulled within three late, but the Grizzlies held on to take the third set, 25-21, and force a fourth.
- The Grizzlies carried that momentum into the fourth set, building an early lead before extending their advantage to 16-9 midway through the frame. Adams State maintained control down the stretch, taking the fourth set to send the match to a decisive fifth set.
- In the fifth and final set, Western came out strong and established an early lead. Adams State battled back to tie the score at six, but the Mountaineers responded with a timely run to regain control. Western closed out the set, 15-11, securing the match victory.
- Maggie Legg led the Mountaineer offense with a team-high 14 kills, while Sierra Long added 12. Olivia Moore paced Western with 23 assists, and Anuhea Ka'alele contributed 19 assists in the victory.
- Defensively, Galatia Andrew anchored the back row with a match-high and season-high 30 digs, helping keep the Mountaineer offense in rhythm throughout the contest. At the net, Nohava recorded the team-high and season-high eight blocks, playing a key role in Western's hard-fought victory.
THEY SAID IT
UP NEXT
The Mountaineers will return to action on Friday, October 23 where they will travel to Spearfish, S.D for the regional pod. First serve is set for 5 PM. Â
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