University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Thursday, August 31
Greeley, Colo.
6 p.m.
University of Northern Colorado
1-3,0-0Big Sky
0
vs
3
Colorado
3-1,0-0Pac-12
1
2
3
F
Colorado
25
25
25
3
Northern Colo.
21
19
22
0
Colorado Defeats the Bears
8/31/2023 7:42:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
GREELEY, Colo. – University of Northern Colorado suffered a setback to Colorado at Bank of Colorado Arena Tuesday.
With the 25-21, 25-19, 25-22 result, the Bears dropped to 1-3 on the campaign, while the Buffaloes improved to 3-1.
Makenzie Harris paced UNC with 10 kills and one of two aces from the service line.
Runs in each game sealed victories for Colorado.
In set one, the Buffaloes trailed 10-8 before outscoring the Bears 17-11 to close out the game. With the score tied at 9-all in game two Colorado rode a 16-6 spurt, grabbing a commanding 2-0 edge.
UNC answered an early burst by the Buffaloes, closing a 9-4 deficit to 11-9, before allowing five-straight points. The Bears trimmed the deficit to 23-22, before a pair of successful attacks clinched the final tally.
GAME NOTES
Tickets can also be purchased at the Campus Commons Ticket Office, Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The Bears travel to Boulder, Colorado for the Colorado Classic Friday and Saturday. They open against Charlotte at 4 p.m. Friday.
With the 25-21, 25-19, 25-22 result, the Bears dropped to 1-3 on the campaign, while the Buffaloes improved to 3-1.
Makenzie Harris paced UNC with 10 kills and one of two aces from the service line.
Runs in each game sealed victories for Colorado.
In set one, the Buffaloes trailed 10-8 before outscoring the Bears 17-11 to close out the game. With the score tied at 9-all in game two Colorado rode a 16-6 spurt, grabbing a commanding 2-0 edge.
UNC answered an early burst by the Buffaloes, closing a 9-4 deficit to 11-9, before allowing five-straight points. The Bears trimmed the deficit to 23-22, before a pair of successful attacks clinched the final tally.
GAME NOTES
- Harris tallied a team-highs in kills (10) and digs (8).
- Syd Cole converted 46% of set opportunities, with the team totaling 29 kills on 63 attempts.
- Gabi Placide assisted on all six of the team's blocks.
- Attendance: 1,906
- UNC averaged 2,135 fans per contest over the four-match homestand, totaling 8,538.
- Colorado outhit the Bears .337 (38-10-83) to.275 (39-17-80).
- Each side finished with 6.0 blocks.
- Northern Colorado bested the Buffaloes in digs 24-17.
Tickets can also be purchased at the Campus Commons Ticket Office, Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The Bears travel to Boulder, Colorado for the Colorado Classic Friday and Saturday. They open against Charlotte at 4 p.m. Friday.
Team Stats
CU
UNC
Kills
38
39
Errors
10
17
Attempts
83
80
Hitting %
.337
.275
Points
51.0
47.0
Assists
29
32
Aces
7
2
Blocks
6
6
Game Leaders
Kills
10
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
6
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