Thunderbirds Journey South to Face Trailblazers

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah volleyball (2-17, 1-7 WAC) might be on the street once more, this time going through Utah Tech (15-5, 6-2 WAC) on Saturday night time. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. MT. The matchup marks the second assembly between the 2 groups this season.

Last Time Out

Southern Utah got here out scorching within the opening set, taking a 5-2 lead behind a service ace from Asya Akbulut and kills by Victoria Zibecchi and Kaitlyn Hoelker. The Thunderbirds held that lead briefly, with Ezgi Kucuk and Amaya Tobias including kills. Utah Valley rapidly turned the tide, happening a 12-4 run to take a 20-12 benefit. Southern Utah confirmed resilience as Hoelker and Addyson McArthur every recorded kills, and Tobias added a service ace to chop the deficit to seven. The Wolverines proved too sturdy, nevertheless, closing out the set 25-19.

Utah Valley carried its momentum into the second set, leaping out to a 10-3 lead. Southern Utah responded with a 3-0 run behind a pair of Wolverine errors and a kill from Tobias. The groups traded factors halfway by way of the body earlier than Utah Valley completed on an 11-2 run to win 25-12.

The struggles continued for Southern Utah within the third set, as Utah Valley opened with a 7-1 lead. Kills by Kaitlyn Aleshire and Zibecchi trimmed the deficit to 4, and Tobias added each a kill and an ace to carry the Thunderbirds inside 12-7. Utah Valley answered with a 9-2 run to increase its result in 21-9. The Thunderbirds could not recuperate, falling 25-13 within the last set.

Thunderbirds Standouts

Scouting the Trailblazers

Utah Tech’s offense includes a balanced assault led by Casidy Fried and Taylor Snow. Fried ranks among the many WAC leaders in hitting proportion at .323, whereas Snow is second on the workforce in kills with 138 on the season. As a workforce, the Trailblazers are hitting .224 on the season.

Utah Tech options two of the highest 5 blockers within the convention. Cassidy Fried (94) and Taylor Snow (90). Mya Laufiso anchors the protection, averaging 3.67 digs per set. The Trailblazers maintain opponents to a .154 hitting proportion on the season. For Southern Utah, will probably be essential to capitalize on Utah Tech’s errors and maintain momentum all through the match.

Head Coach Danielle Jensen

“Utah Tech has a strong lineup that plays with a lot of energy,” head coach Danielle Jensen stated. “We’re excited for the opportunity to compete and continue taking steps forward.”

Game Information

Opponent: Utah Tech Trailblazers

Date/Time: Saturday, November 1 – 7:00 PM MT

Location: Burns Arena – St. George, Utah

Watch: ESPN+

Live Stats: Here 

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