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Rams Start 2-0 in the Mountain West with Win Over Nevada
9/28/2024 6:40:00 PM | Volleyball
Colorado State ends successful road trip with win against Wolf Pack
RENO, Nev. – The Colorado State volleyball team defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack 3-1 on the road Saturday afternoon to begin its conference season 2-0.
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Coming in as the pre-season favorites, the Rams knew they would have a target on their back going into conference play, especially while starting on the road. After taking down Utah State to start on a high note Thursday night, Colorado State continued its opening weekend with a strong win against a much-improved Nevada Wolf Pack team.
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Under new a new coaching staff, Nevada began the night from behind as the Rams came out to win set one 25-18.
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From start to finish, it was opposite hitter Malaya Jones who led the way offensively for the Rams. Notching six kills in the first set alone, she remained consistent in the second set, recording five kills despite Colorado State falling behind in the set and eventually dropping the second from 25-21 to tie things up at one.
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Jones along with setter Emery Herman turned up the offense even higher in the third and fourth set where Jones finished the match with 22 kills, eight and three in the final two sets respectively, while Herman ran the offense totaling 50 assists at a .532 kill rate.
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Despite a late surge from Nevada, the Rams where able to defend off a third set win, 25-19 before rolling to a fourth set win 25-14.
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Young Rams Kekua Richards and Jordyn Tynksy were able to enter the game thanks to a strong fourth set run to break away for Colorado State. Richards recorded a kill and block in her short playing time, taking advantage of the opportunity.
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In addition to Jones and Herman leading the Colorado State offense, Naeemah Weather had her second double-digit kill game in a row, recording 13 kills at a .528 hitting percentage. Rounding out the Rams was freshman Maria Brun who added three service aces.
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Colorado State will continue its conference season Thursday, October 3 as they take on the San Jose State Spartans back at Moby Arena with first serve set for 6 p.m.
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Coming in as the pre-season favorites, the Rams knew they would have a target on their back going into conference play, especially while starting on the road. After taking down Utah State to start on a high note Thursday night, Colorado State continued its opening weekend with a strong win against a much-improved Nevada Wolf Pack team.
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Under new a new coaching staff, Nevada began the night from behind as the Rams came out to win set one 25-18.
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From start to finish, it was opposite hitter Malaya Jones who led the way offensively for the Rams. Notching six kills in the first set alone, she remained consistent in the second set, recording five kills despite Colorado State falling behind in the set and eventually dropping the second from 25-21 to tie things up at one.
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Jones along with setter Emery Herman turned up the offense even higher in the third and fourth set where Jones finished the match with 22 kills, eight and three in the final two sets respectively, while Herman ran the offense totaling 50 assists at a .532 kill rate.
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Despite a late surge from Nevada, the Rams where able to defend off a third set win, 25-19 before rolling to a fourth set win 25-14.
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Young Rams Kekua Richards and Jordyn Tynksy were able to enter the game thanks to a strong fourth set run to break away for Colorado State. Richards recorded a kill and block in her short playing time, taking advantage of the opportunity.
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In addition to Jones and Herman leading the Colorado State offense, Naeemah Weather had her second double-digit kill game in a row, recording 13 kills at a .528 hitting percentage. Rounding out the Rams was freshman Maria Brun who added three service aces.
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Colorado State will continue its conference season Thursday, October 3 as they take on the San Jose State Spartans back at Moby Arena with first serve set for 6 p.m.
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Team Stats
CSU
Nevada
Kills
56
47
Errors
18
27
Attempts
115
116
Hitting %
.330
.172
Points
73.0
64.0
Assists
53
44
Aces
6
7
Blocks
11
10
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
22
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Kills
6
Aces
1
Blocks
2
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