LAS VEGAS - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Sept. 12, falling in three sets. The 'Birds move to 3-5 overall, while UNLV improves to 5-4 on the season.
COACH KACEY NADY SAYS
"Although we were in a great headspace before and during the match with the will to compete, we had a tough time getting in system with passing and converting their offense into our swings. The lesson of this match was to apply what we are learning in practice faster and being willing to take risks."
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MATCH RECAP
Southern Utah started off strong in set one, taking an early 8-6 lead. The Rebels used an 11-2 run to jump ahead 17-10. Madison Walker added a pair of kills to bring the 'Birds within five (20-15), but that was the closest they would get as the Rebels would go on to take the set 25-16.
UNLV stayed hot to begin the second set, jumping out to a 16-7 advantage midway through. Hana Makonova and Molly McDermott each tallied two kills to help the Thunderbirds charge back with a ferocious 13-6 sprint to cut the lead to only two (22-20). The Rebels managed to narrowly claim the set 25-21.
The Rebels took a 7-2 lead in set three. Amaya Tobias recorded two kills as the Thunderbirds came back to trim the score to 14-11 halfway through the set. Southern Utah stayed within striking distance late in the set, trailing by only four (20-16). UNLV used a 5-2 run to win the set 25-18 and the match 3-0.
UP NEXT
Southern Utah returns to Cedar City on Friday, Sept. 15 to face Marshall. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. MT.
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