University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Saturday, November 8
Sacramento, Calif.
2 p.m. MST | 1 p.m. PST
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Sacramento State
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Bears Beat Hornets on the Road in Five Sets
11/8/2025 5:43:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Northern Colorado volleyball (12-14, 9-4 Big Sky) battled to a hard-fought road victory over Sacramento State (16-9, 9-4 Big Sky) on Saturday afternoon.
The Bears opened the match with high energy and intensity, taking the first set 25-19. The Hornets answered in a lengthy back-and-forth second set, edging out Northern Colorado 30-28. Sacramento State carried that momentum into the third set, holding off a late Bears rally to go up 2-1 in the match.
Refusing to back down, Northern Colorado jumped out to an early lead in the fourth and maintained control throughout to force a decisive fifth set.
The Bears carried their momentum into the final frame, seizing an early advantage and never looking back to secure the win.
Four Bears finished with double-digit kills, led by senior Brynn Reines with 15. Sophomore Alaya Tessena followed closely with 14, while seniors Bella Van Lannen and Isabel Benett each added 10.
Nerea Alvarez Jorge paced the offense with 45 assists, helping create scoring opportunities and exploit gaps in the Hornets' defense.
UP NEXT
The Bears will return home for a three game home stand to round out the regular season. Northern Colorado will host Idaho State on Thursday, November 13. First serve is set for 6 p.m. MST.
FOLLOW THE BEARS
Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action online and on social media. Follow the Bears on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsVB), Instagram (@UNC_BearsVB), and Facebook (/UNCBearsVB)
The Bears opened the match with high energy and intensity, taking the first set 25-19. The Hornets answered in a lengthy back-and-forth second set, edging out Northern Colorado 30-28. Sacramento State carried that momentum into the third set, holding off a late Bears rally to go up 2-1 in the match.
Refusing to back down, Northern Colorado jumped out to an early lead in the fourth and maintained control throughout to force a decisive fifth set.
The Bears carried their momentum into the final frame, seizing an early advantage and never looking back to secure the win.
Four Bears finished with double-digit kills, led by senior Brynn Reines with 15. Sophomore Alaya Tessena followed closely with 14, while seniors Bella Van Lannen and Isabel Benett each added 10.
Nerea Alvarez Jorge paced the offense with 45 assists, helping create scoring opportunities and exploit gaps in the Hornets' defense.
UP NEXT
The Bears will return home for a three game home stand to round out the regular season. Northern Colorado will host Idaho State on Thursday, November 13. First serve is set for 6 p.m. MST.
FOLLOW THE BEARS
Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action online and on social media. Follow the Bears on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsVB), Instagram (@UNC_BearsVB), and Facebook (/UNCBearsVB)
Team Stats
UNC
SacSt
Kills
64
62
Errors
19
28
Attempts
172
179
Hitting %
.262
.190
Points
80.0
80.0
Assists
55
57
Aces
7
8
Blocks
9
10
Game Leaders
Kills
15
Aces
2
Blocks
0
Kills
14
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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