Reines Sets Career High in Bears Loss

Saturday, September 23

Portland, Ore.

8 p.m. (MT)

University of Northern Colorado

6-7,1-1Big Sky

Portland State

9-4,2-0Big Sky

Northern Colo.

Portland St.

9/23/2023 11:15:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

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By: Michael High, Assistant Director for Strategic Communications

PORTLAND, Ore. – University of Northern Colorado dropped a tough four-set match to Portland State, 17-25, 18-25, 25-22, 17-22, at Viking Pavilion Saturday.

Brynn Reines registered a career-high 14 kills and Syd Cole inked a double-double, with 34 assists and 12 digs. Makenzie Harris tallied a game-high 17 kills, while Bella LePore led the Bears with 13 digs.

Cece Huhn recorded three blocks, while four other Bears netted one each.

UNC STARTERS: Annette Baker, Isabel Bennett, Syd Cole, Makenzie Harris, Cece Huhn, Gabi Placide and libero Bella LePore

HOW IT HAPPENED
Set 1: Portland State raced out to an early lead, building its largest advantage of the game at 19-12. UNC trimmed the margin to six at 23-17 before a pair of errors by the Bears closed the set.

Set 2: Midway through the game, the Vikings utilized a 9-4 run to turn a 9-9 draw into a five-point margin.
UNC closed to within three at 21-18 before Portland State netted four-straight points, taking a 2-0 advantage into intermission.

Set 3: UNC tallied eight of the first nine points, before holding off a rally by the Vikings to force a fourth set. Portland State utilized a 5-0 stretch, cutting a 23-16 margin to two. A Vikings service error and an ace by UNC sealed the game for the Bears.

Set 4: Leading 11-10, Portland State doubled up the Bears to secure the set and the match.

FROM THE HEAD COACH
They were able to attack our weaknesses and executed better," Lyndsey Oates said. "We were not at our best but I am positive that those weaknesses can become our strengths by the end of the season. We will get back in the gym, prepare for next week's game and focus on the big picture."

UNC LEADERS:
UNC Kills Leader: Makenzie Harris (15)
UNC Assists Leader: Syd Cole (34)
UNC Digs Leader: Bella LePore (13)
UNC Blocks Leader: Cece Huhn (3)
UNC Ace Leader: Syd Cole (3)

TEAM RECORDS SERIES NOTES:

UNC fell to 6-7, 1-1, while the Vikings moved to 9-4, 2-0.
The Bears drop to 20-23 in the all-time series. Portland State snapped a four-match losing streak against UNC.

TEAM NOTES

UNC hit .169, while the Vikings tallied a .328 hitting percentage.
The Bears tallied four blocks and surrendered 12 to Portland State.
UNC dropped in six service aces, while allowing 10.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES

Makenzie Harris totaled 15 kills, seven digs and one ace.
Brynn Reines tallied 14 kills and one block assists.
Syd Cole recorded 34 assists, 12 digs and three aces.
Cece Huhn finished with four kills and three blocks.
Bella LePore dug 13 attacks and added three assists.
Gabi Placide netted five kills and a block assist.
Isabel Bennett accounted for three kills and a block assist.
Maddie Davies notched one kill on three swings.

UP NEXT
The Bears return to the friendly confines of Bank of Colorado Arena against Northern Arizona Saturday, Sept. 30. Fans can get a $5 football bounce back ticket. To purchase tickets, visit uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-351-4849. Tickets can also be purchased at the Campus Commons Ticket Office, Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.