University of Northern Colorado Athletics
UNC Sweeps Season Series Against Portland State
11/9/2024 11:33:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
GREELEY, Colo. – Syd Cole orchestrated a balanced attack as Northern Colorado (19-7, 10-2) swept Portland State (25-17, 25-14, 25-16) at Bank of Colorado Arena Saturday.
Cole dished out 29 assists to six different Bears attackers and went 5 for 5 in attack attempts. She added six digs and one service ace.
UNC hit .356 (42-11-87) and held the Vikings to a .136 (27-15-88) hitting percentage.
The Bears scored six of the first seven points, built an early cushion, and cruised to an opening set win.
Leading 14-12 in game two, UNC rattled off 11 of the final 13 points and grabbed a commanding 2-0 advantage at the break.
An attack error by the Bears in game three trimmed the gap to 7-6. They methodically increased their advantage with a 12-8 run and Portland State called a time-out at 19-14. Following the stoppage, UNC secured the sweep with a 6-2 spurt.
Brynn Reines, Maddie Davies and Gabi Placide tied for the team lead with eight kills. Annette Baker added seven, while Cole and Isabel Bennett inked five a piece.
Donning the libero jersey, Sam Steele dug out a game-high 16 attacks. Davies notched three blocks, while Reines, Bennett and Placide accounted for one each.
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the volleyball team on Instagram, X and Facebook.
Up Next
The Bears hit the road for their final two road games, beginning Thursday, Nov. 14 at Idaho State at 6 p.m. in Pocatello, Idaho. 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.
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Cole dished out 29 assists to six different Bears attackers and went 5 for 5 in attack attempts. She added six digs and one service ace.
UNC hit .356 (42-11-87) and held the Vikings to a .136 (27-15-88) hitting percentage.
The Bears scored six of the first seven points, built an early cushion, and cruised to an opening set win.
Leading 14-12 in game two, UNC rattled off 11 of the final 13 points and grabbed a commanding 2-0 advantage at the break.
An attack error by the Bears in game three trimmed the gap to 7-6. They methodically increased their advantage with a 12-8 run and Portland State called a time-out at 19-14. Following the stoppage, UNC secured the sweep with a 6-2 spurt.
Brynn Reines, Maddie Davies and Gabi Placide tied for the team lead with eight kills. Annette Baker added seven, while Cole and Isabel Bennett inked five a piece.
Donning the libero jersey, Sam Steele dug out a game-high 16 attacks. Davies notched three blocks, while Reines, Bennett and Placide accounted for one each.
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the volleyball team on Instagram, X and Facebook.
Up Next
The Bears hit the road for their final two road games, beginning Thursday, Nov. 14 at Idaho State at 6 p.m. in Pocatello, Idaho. 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.
About TicketSmarter.com
TicketSmarter® is a ticket resale marketplace and is not affiliated with Ticketmaster® or Live Nation®. TicketSmarter® is an online ticket marketplace and a proud member of the Digital Ally Companies (NASDAQ: DGLY). TicketSmarter® offers tickets to more than 125,000 live events ranging from concerts to sports and theatre shows.
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TicketSmarter® is a primary and secondary ticketing solution for events and high-profile venues across North America including more than 300 professional sports teams and collegiate athletic departments. TicketSmarter® is also dedicated to giving back through contributions to charitable organizations.
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All purchases are backed with a TicketSmarter® ticket guarantee. Have peace of mind knowing when you make your purchase for any sporting event, concert or theatre show that your tickets will be valid. You will receive a 100% refund if the event is canceled and not rescheduled. You will also receive a 100% refund if your order was accepted but the tickets were not delivered by the seller or shipped in time for the event. TicketSmarter® also provides a worry-free guarantee that your tickets will be valid upon entry. If they are not valid, we will provide you with a refund.
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