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Team Shot at Bakersfield
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Southern Utah SUU 2-1,0-0 WAC
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Winner CSU Bakersfield CSUB 3-0,0-0 Big West
Southern Utah SUU
2-1,0-0 WAC
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Final
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CSU Bakersfield CSUB
3-0,0-0 Big West
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Set Scores
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Southern Utah SUU 23 25 20 14 (1)
CSU Bakersfield CSUB 25 21 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | | Tyler Francis - SUU Athletic Communications

Thunderbirds Wrap Up Play at Bakersfield Tournament

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team finished play at the Bakersfield Tournament on Saturday Aug. 26, falling to California State University at Bakersfield in four sets.

SUU's record moved to 2-1 while CSU Bakersfield improved to 3-0 on the year.

T-BIRD TIDBITS

  • Teniyah Leuluai was named to the All-Tournament Team. Leuluai posted an impressive game against the 'Runners, compiling 35 assists, 13 digs, and five blocks for the Thunderbirds.

  • Andrea Spasojevic led the way with 15 kills to go along with 13 digs.

  • Molly McDermott (9) and Madison Walker (8) each powered the offense with kills of their own.

  • Carissa Richie was a force to be reckoned with, totaling a season-high six blocks.

MATCH RECAP

The 'Runners took a 8-3 lead to begin the match. Southern Utah rallied to get within one, 11-10, midway through the set. Cal State Bakersfield extended its lead with a 6-2 sprint. SUU replied with four consecutive points to cut the 'Runners lead to a single point, 17-16. The two squads traded blows, with CSU Bakersfield narrowly clinching the set 25-23.

The second set was highly competitive, with the two squads finding themselves tied at 10-10 midway through the set. The 'Runners used a 6-0 run to retake the lead. Molly McDermott sparked the offense with two kills, helping the Thunderbirds jump ahead with an 8-0 run (18-16). Cal State Bakersfield fought back to tie the set at 19-19 towards the end of the set. Madison Walker and Andrea Spasojevic each poured in two kills to fuel SUU to a 25-21 set victory.

Southern Utah held an 8-7 lead early in set three. The 'Runners bounced back with a 7-1 sprint to take a five point advantage (14-9). CSU Bakersfield never looked back, taking the set 25-20.

The Thunderbirds came out strong to start the fourth set, taking a 9-8 advantage. Cal State Bakersfield pulled away in the end, claiming the set 25-14 and the match 3-1.

UP NEXT

Southern Utah will be back in action next weekend at the Cal and Saint Mary's Tournament. The T-Birds are scheduled to face Portland State in their first match on Friday at 12:00 p.m. MT.

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