FRESNO, Calif. ā The Fresno State volleyball team opened Mountain West play on Thursday night at the Save Mart Center, falling in straight sets to San Diego State (25-17, 25-21, 25-16). The Bulldogs move to 4-8 on the season and 0-1 in conference play.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Bulldogs traded points early and got kills from Addison Haluska and Jenna Legault to keep pace. However, a mid-set surge from the Aztecs put Fresno State in a hole, and San Diego State closed strong to take the opener, 25-17.
Fresno State responded with its best set of the night, leading on four different occasions and forcing seven ties. Legault and Haluska combined for nine kills while the defense posted three blocks in the frame. Despite the effort, the Aztecs pulled away late, 25-21, for a 2-0 lead.
San Diego State carried momentum into the final set, jumping ahead early. The Bulldogs had a brief rally sparked by Legault and Haluska, but the Aztecs stayed efficient on offense to take the set 25-16 and finish the sweep.
NOTES
Jenna Legault led Fresno State with 13 kills on .231 hitting and added five digs.
Addison Haluska tallied 11 kills, nine digs, and three blocks.
Setter Gabby Lombardi dished out 24 assists with nine digs and two service aces.
Olivia Lombardi anchored the back row with a team-high 10 digs.
The Bulldogs finished with 42 digs and six total blocks.
UP NEXT
Fresno State continues Mountain West play at home as they host UNLV on Saturday at 11 am PT.