USAFA, Colo. – The Fresno State volleyball team completed its second sweep of the season with a dominant 3-0 win over the Air Force Falcons on Thursday night.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State came out strong, establishing an early lead at 4-1, powered by a combination of attack errors from Air Force and a service ace by Kasey Purry. The Bulldogs kept the pressure on with a 6-2 run to push the score to 10-2. Air Force fought back, narrowing the gap to 16-11 with a series of well-placed kills, but Fresno State held on. Brooke Cowie played a pivotal role, delivering precise sets to Ella Rud and Addison Haluska, helping Fresno State maintain the lead and close out the set 25-22.
Air Force started stronger in the second set, staying neck-and-neck with Fresno State early on. However, the Bulldogs gained momentum with a 5-0 scoring burst, sparked by a service ace from Dionii Fraga and back-to-back kills from Mya Sellers. Air Force struggled to respond, as Fresno State's balanced offense, led by Rud and Purry, pushed the lead to 22-16. Though Air Force tried to mount a comeback, Fresno State's consistent attack allowed them to finish the set at 25-20.
The third set was a back-and-forth battle with multiple ties early on. At 17-16, Fresno State created separation with a 3-0 run, starting with a kill from Haluska, followed by a service ace from Brooke Cowie. The Bulldogs capitalized on Air Force's errors to extend the lead to 21-16. Despite a late push by Air Force, Rud's offensive output and a block by Purry sealed the match for Fresno State, 25-21, completing the sweep.
NOTES
The Bulldogs are now 2-2 in three-set matches having swept Montana and lost to Colorado and Washington in straight sets earlier this season.
Brooke Cowie accounted for all but one assist for the Bulldogs in the match with 37.
Ella Rud led the 'Dogs in kills with 16 on the night.
UP NEXT
The Bulldogs are headed to the Land of Enchantment to face New Mexico on Saturday at 12 p.m. PT.