University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Friday, September 1
Boulder, Colo.
4 p.m.
University of Northern Colorado
2-3,0-0Big Sky
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Charlotte
3-1,0-0AAC
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Northern Colo.
25
25
25
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Charlotte
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19
21
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Bears Sweep Charlotte
9/1/2023 6:30:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BOULDER, Colo. – University of Northern Colorado swept Charlotte in the opening match of the Colorado Classic, hosted by Colorado at the CU Events Center Friday.
"We were very efficient out of the middle, did a great job of scoring and were pretty balanced," Head Coach Lyndsey Oates said. "I like those things but we still have some areas to clean up."
The Bears improved to 2-3 on the campaign, with the 25-22, 25-19, 25-21 result. Charlotte dropped to 3-1.
"I am pleased with the sweep," Oates said. " I thought our defense improved, even as the match went on, so that's a good step."
Syd Cole fueled the Bears' offense, setting up 36 of the 42 kills, distributing to eight different attackers.
In a back-and-forth opening game, which tallied 12 ties and two lead changes, Cece Huhn propelled UNC in front for good at 21-20. Huhn and Zoe Gibbs tallied a pair of kills each, accounting for four of the final points for the Bears to jump in front 1-0.
After six ties and four lead changes in the first twelve rallies, Cole dropped in a kill nudging UNC ahead in game two. The Bears built a lead of four before the 49ers trimmed the margin to one at 16-15. UNC responded after a timeout, outscoring Charlotte 9-4 to grab control of the match.
Annette Baker's second of back-to-back kills placed UNC ahead for good in game three 15-14, the fourth lead change of the set.
GAME NOTES
The Bears conclude their portion of the Colorado Classic Saturday at 3 p.m. against Xavier.
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.
"We were very efficient out of the middle, did a great job of scoring and were pretty balanced," Head Coach Lyndsey Oates said. "I like those things but we still have some areas to clean up."
The Bears improved to 2-3 on the campaign, with the 25-22, 25-19, 25-21 result. Charlotte dropped to 3-1.
"I am pleased with the sweep," Oates said. " I thought our defense improved, even as the match went on, so that's a good step."
Syd Cole fueled the Bears' offense, setting up 36 of the 42 kills, distributing to eight different attackers.
In a back-and-forth opening game, which tallied 12 ties and two lead changes, Cece Huhn propelled UNC in front for good at 21-20. Huhn and Zoe Gibbs tallied a pair of kills each, accounting for four of the final points for the Bears to jump in front 1-0.
After six ties and four lead changes in the first twelve rallies, Cole dropped in a kill nudging UNC ahead in game two. The Bears built a lead of four before the 49ers trimmed the margin to one at 16-15. UNC responded after a timeout, outscoring Charlotte 9-4 to grab control of the match.
Annette Baker's second of back-to-back kills placed UNC ahead for good in game three 15-14, the fourth lead change of the set.
GAME NOTES
- Bennett, Baker, Makenzie Harris and Gabi Placide finished with seven kills each.
- Michaela Boon tallied a team-high 11 digs and two service aces.
- Bella LePore reached double digits in digs with 10.
- Cole and Bennett netted three block assists, while Huhn notched a pair, with a solo block.
- Northern Colorado outhit the 49ers .214 (42-18-112) to .159 (34-16-113).
- The Bears dropped in four aces, while Charlotte totaled two.
- Northern Colorado bested the 49ers in digs 46-45.
The Bears conclude their portion of the Colorado Classic Saturday at 3 p.m. against Xavier.
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.
Team Stats
UNC
CLT
Kills
42
34
Errors
18
16
Attempts
112
113
Hitting %
.214
.159
Points
52.0
50.0
Assists
40
29
Aces
4
2
Blocks
6
14
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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