University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Thursday, November 7
Greeley, Colo.
7 PM
University of Northern Colorado
18-7,12-1Big Sky
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Weber State
18-7,9-5Big Sky
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4
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Weber St.
21
20
25
15
1
Northern Colo.
25
25
19
25
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Photo by: Woody Myers
Bears Overpower Wildcats for Second Time in 2019
11/7/2019 10:19:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Northern Colorado moved closer to a Big Sky title with a win on Thursday night
Northern Colorado volleyball fended off another second-place team in the conference standings, defeating Weber State, 3-1 [25-21, 25-20, 19-25, 25-15]. UNC now takes a commanding three-and-a-half game lead in the conference standings.
The Bears closed the game on a 14-2 run that finished off the Wildcats hopes of forcing a fifth set. Kailey Jo Ince fueled the run with six kills and one solo block. Taylor Muff scored two late kills and had the match-clinching block at the end. Â
UNC was scoring from everywhere and efficiently on Thursday night. The Bears had four players who hit over .300 and scored eight-plus kills. Ince had a match-high 17 and a .324 attack percentage, while Muff finished with 14 kills and hit .324. Jadyn McCartney added 12 kills on a .308 attack percentage. Lauren Hinrichs put in eight kills and a .400 hitting percentage.
In the match, UNC hit .304 and held the Weber St. to a .187 attack percentage. The Bears were strong at the net, recording eight blocks, including five solo. Muff accounted for three and Ince added two.
In the first set, UNC's defense held firm, limiting the Wildcats to a .146 attack percentage. McCartney had four kills and no errors in the set to power the Bears. 25-21 win.
UNC fired on all cylinders in the second set, posting a .378 attack percentage with 17 kills. Ince and Muff each poured in five kills to overpower the Wildcats for the 25-20 set win and built a 2-0 lead in the match.
Weber St. seized the momentum in the third set, holding the Bears to a .103 attack percentage. UNC struggled with nine errors in the set and the Wildcats had life, with the 25-19 set win.
Now in the fourth set, Weber St. came out with a 3-0 run to keep their momentum from the third. UNC didn't panic and kept swinging to stay within striking distance of the Wildcats. With Weber St. up 12-11, the Bears started their run on a block by Hinrichs and Ince. UNC built the 14-2 run with a strong effort across the floor, keyed by Ince's six kills. The Bears overwhelmed the Wildcats, 25-15, hitting a staggering .469 set.
UNC improved to 12-1 in the Big Sky and 18-7 overall, sweeping the regular season series with Weber St.
Thoughts from Coach
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Game Notes
UNC will host Idaho State on Saturday, with first serve scheduled for 7 p.m.(MT). The Bears topped the Bengals in Pocatello, 3-1 in early October.
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The Bears closed the game on a 14-2 run that finished off the Wildcats hopes of forcing a fifth set. Kailey Jo Ince fueled the run with six kills and one solo block. Taylor Muff scored two late kills and had the match-clinching block at the end. Â
UNC was scoring from everywhere and efficiently on Thursday night. The Bears had four players who hit over .300 and scored eight-plus kills. Ince had a match-high 17 and a .324 attack percentage, while Muff finished with 14 kills and hit .324. Jadyn McCartney added 12 kills on a .308 attack percentage. Lauren Hinrichs put in eight kills and a .400 hitting percentage.
In the match, UNC hit .304 and held the Weber St. to a .187 attack percentage. The Bears were strong at the net, recording eight blocks, including five solo. Muff accounted for three and Ince added two.
In the first set, UNC's defense held firm, limiting the Wildcats to a .146 attack percentage. McCartney had four kills and no errors in the set to power the Bears. 25-21 win.
UNC fired on all cylinders in the second set, posting a .378 attack percentage with 17 kills. Ince and Muff each poured in five kills to overpower the Wildcats for the 25-20 set win and built a 2-0 lead in the match.
Weber St. seized the momentum in the third set, holding the Bears to a .103 attack percentage. UNC struggled with nine errors in the set and the Wildcats had life, with the 25-19 set win.
Now in the fourth set, Weber St. came out with a 3-0 run to keep their momentum from the third. UNC didn't panic and kept swinging to stay within striking distance of the Wildcats. With Weber St. up 12-11, the Bears started their run on a block by Hinrichs and Ince. UNC built the 14-2 run with a strong effort across the floor, keyed by Ince's six kills. The Bears overwhelmed the Wildcats, 25-15, hitting a staggering .469 set.
UNC improved to 12-1 in the Big Sky and 18-7 overall, sweeping the regular season series with Weber St.
Thoughts from Coach
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Game Notes
- Daisy Schultz recorded 47 assists on Thursday night, bringing her total to 1958 career assists.
- Taylor Muff recorded her ninth double-double this season, with 14 kills and 12 digs. Muff also set a career high with three solo blocks.
- Jadyn McCartney recorded two aces and has multiple service aces in five matches this season. She had not recorded an ace prior to the 2019 season.
- Lauren Hinrichs posted her sixth game with a .400 attack percentage and eight-plus kills.
- Taylor Els is on a streak of three straight matches with 20+ digs. She has five total matches this season with 20+ digs.
UNC will host Idaho State on Saturday, with first serve scheduled for 7 p.m.(MT). The Bears topped the Bengals in Pocatello, 3-1 in early October.
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Team Stats
Weber
UNC
Kills
48
57
Errors
23
16
Attempts
134
135
Hitting %
.187
.304
Points
62
71
Assists
43
52
Aces
9
6
Blocks
5
8
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
17
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
14
Aces
1
Blocks
3
Kills
12
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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