University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, August 26
Greeley, Colo.
6 p.m.
University of Northern Colorado
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#10 Kentucky
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Kentucky
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Northern Colo.
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Bears Fall to No. 10 Kentucky
8/26/2023 10:51:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
GREELEY, Colo. – University of Northern Colorado dropped a 3-1 (22-25, 14-25, 25-22, 14-25) decision against No. 10 Kentucky at Bank of Colorado Arena Saturday.
Kentucky (1-1) jumped out to a 2-0 advantage at the break, before the Bears (0-2) clawed back into the match with a third set victory. The Wildcats cruised to the victory in the fourth game to clinch the victory.
In set one, the teams traded the lead three times, with eight draws in the early going. Neither side led by more than three during the game. Even at 20-20, the Wildcats closed with a 5-2 spurt and secured the early advantage.
Knotted at 6-6, Kentucky opened a 10-point advantage behind an 18-8 run, moving to set point. An attack error by Northern Colorado closed out the game, pushing the Wildcats in front 2-0.
After the break, the teams traded rallies, knotting the score 13 times, with five lead changes. The Bears held Kentucky to a match low .184 hitting percentage, with five of its nine attack errors occurring over the final 11 rallies. Even at 18-all, Northern Colorado capitalized on the miscues for the 25-22 victory.
Kentucky jumped out to an 11-5 cushion in the final game, forcing a timeout by the Bears. Unable to slow the Wildcats down, Northern Colorado called another stoppage in play at 17-8. The Wildcats continued their pressure and cruised to the victory.
GAME NOTES
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
To purchase tickets, visit uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-35104849.
Tickets can also be purchased at the Campus Commons Ticket Office, Monday-Friday
between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The Bears host Colorado State at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Kentucky (1-1) jumped out to a 2-0 advantage at the break, before the Bears (0-2) clawed back into the match with a third set victory. The Wildcats cruised to the victory in the fourth game to clinch the victory.
In set one, the teams traded the lead three times, with eight draws in the early going. Neither side led by more than three during the game. Even at 20-20, the Wildcats closed with a 5-2 spurt and secured the early advantage.
Knotted at 6-6, Kentucky opened a 10-point advantage behind an 18-8 run, moving to set point. An attack error by Northern Colorado closed out the game, pushing the Wildcats in front 2-0.
After the break, the teams traded rallies, knotting the score 13 times, with five lead changes. The Bears held Kentucky to a match low .184 hitting percentage, with five of its nine attack errors occurring over the final 11 rallies. Even at 18-all, Northern Colorado capitalized on the miscues for the 25-22 victory.
Kentucky jumped out to an 11-5 cushion in the final game, forcing a timeout by the Bears. Unable to slow the Wildcats down, Northern Colorado called another stoppage in play at 17-8. The Wildcats continued their pressure and cruised to the victory.
GAME NOTES
- Gabi Placide led the Bears with nine kills, with a solo block and two block assists.
- Syd Cole directed the offense with 31 of the team's 37 assists.
- Makenzie Harris accounted for two of the three aces by Northern Colorado.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Attendance: 1,941
- Kentucky outhit the Bears .339 (60-19-121) to.227 (41-16-110).
- Northern Colorado tallied five blocks, while the Wildcats notched 10.
- The Bears dropped in three service aces, while Kentucky totaled 11.
- Northern Colorado dug out 35 attacks, with the Wildcats recording 40.
To purchase tickets, visit uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-35104849.
Tickets can also be purchased at the Campus Commons Ticket Office, Monday-Friday
between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The Bears host Colorado State at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Team Stats
UK
UNC
Kills
60
41
Errors
19
16
Attempts
121
110
Hitting %
.339
.227
Points
81.0
49.0
Assists
50
37
Aces
11
3
Blocks
10
5
Game Leaders
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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