University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, October 23
Portland, Ore.
3 p.m. MT
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Photo by: Scott Larson
Volleyball unable to catch Portland State
10/23/2021 6:27:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
PORTLAND, Ore. – Though Rachel Hickman and Kailey Jo Ince each tallied a match-high 14 kills, Portland State capitalized on a number of UNC errors as the Bears fell, 1-3 (16-25, 23-25, 27-25, 17-25).
The Vikings grabbed all the momentum in the opening set with a long run. Following a Daisy Schultz ace, PSU rattled off 12 straight points, forcing Northern Colorado to play from a deep hole.
Rachel Hickman racked up four kills in set No. 1 but it wasn't enough as the hosts grabbed the early lead.
UNC found a bit of rhythm in the second set. The Bears improved its hitting to .273 as Hickman and Kailey Jo Ince became the No.1 and No. 2 options for the offense.
The two each finished with 14 kills apiece to lead all hitters.
Northern Colorado thought it had tied the game at 24 but a challenge from Portland State proved successful for the Vikings and abruptly ended the second set at 25-23.
Determined to extend the match, the Bears came out swinging in the third. UNC started the set with a 6-1 run that included one of two aces for Kyndall Feather on the evening.
Hitting .311, the Bears needed extra points to finish off PSU. Annette Bake finally dealt the decisive blow that sent the match into the fourth set.
Timely Viking runs, combined with a number of Northern Colorado errors was too much to handle in set No. 4. Though the Bears held off four match points, Portland State eventually held out, earning the four-set victory.
What They Said
Head coach, Lyndsey Oates
Game Notes
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado head out on the road to Montana State and Montana before returning home to the Bank of Colorado Arena on November 5, against Idaho State.
To stay up to date on all things UNC volleyball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
The Vikings grabbed all the momentum in the opening set with a long run. Following a Daisy Schultz ace, PSU rattled off 12 straight points, forcing Northern Colorado to play from a deep hole.
Rachel Hickman racked up four kills in set No. 1 but it wasn't enough as the hosts grabbed the early lead.
UNC found a bit of rhythm in the second set. The Bears improved its hitting to .273 as Hickman and Kailey Jo Ince became the No.1 and No. 2 options for the offense.
The two each finished with 14 kills apiece to lead all hitters.
Northern Colorado thought it had tied the game at 24 but a challenge from Portland State proved successful for the Vikings and abruptly ended the second set at 25-23.
Determined to extend the match, the Bears came out swinging in the third. UNC started the set with a 6-1 run that included one of two aces for Kyndall Feather on the evening.
Hitting .311, the Bears needed extra points to finish off PSU. Annette Bake finally dealt the decisive blow that sent the match into the fourth set.
Timely Viking runs, combined with a number of Northern Colorado errors was too much to handle in set No. 4. Though the Bears held off four match points, Portland State eventually held out, earning the four-set victory.
What They Said
Head coach, Lyndsey Oates
Game Notes
- Rachel Hickman and Kailey Jo Ince each collected 14 kills on the afternoon.
- Kailey Jo Ince (12), Laura Katarzynski (10) and Kyndall Feather (16) each reached double-figures in digs.
- Ince (14 kills, 12 digs) recorded her eighth double-double of the season.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado head out on the road to Montana State and Montana before returning home to the Bank of Colorado Arena on November 5, against Idaho State.
To stay up to date on all things UNC volleyball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Team Stats
UNC
PSU
Kills
51
48
Errors
25
22
Attempts
154
143
Hitting %
.169
.182
Points
62
73
Assists
50
42
Aces
5
13
Blocks
6
12
Game Leaders
Kills
14
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
14
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Players Mentioned
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