Nevada Wolf Pack Volleyball falls to Boise State in Straight Sets
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The Nevada Wolf Pack volleyball team concluded a portion of their season with a 3-0 loss (25-12, 25-11, 25-17) to the Boise State Broncos on November 21, 2023. Despite a brief rally in the first set, Nevada (8-19, 4-13 Mountain West) struggled to find consistent offence against a strong Boise State team (18-10, 10-7 MW).The Wolf pack will finish their season on the road Saturday at Utah State.
First Set Struggles
Nevada started the match trailing 3-0, but a kill by Haylee Brown helped them close the gap to 4-3. However, Boise State quickly regained control with a 10-3 run, ultimately taking the first set 25-12. The Wolf Pack were unable to establish a consistent offensive rhythm and committed several errors, contributing to the significant point difference.
Second Set Domination by Boise State
The second set saw Boise State jump out to an early 4-0 lead, forcing Nevada to play from behind. The Wolf Pack were unable to mount a significant comeback, and Boise State continued their strong performance, winning the set 25-11. Nevada struggled to close the gap, hampered by Boise State’s effective blocking and attacking.
Late Rally Not Enough in Third Set
Nevada showed improved resilience in the third set, going on a 5-0 run late in the game. A kill from Jess Walkenhorst and a combined block from Bella Snyder and Nicanora Clarke brought the score to 23-17. Despite this late surge, Nevada couldn’t sustain the momentum and ultimately lost the set 25-17, concluding the match.
Key Player Performances
* Jess Walkenhorst: Led the Wolf Pack with 5 kills.
* Haylee Brown & Bella Snyder: Contributed 4 kills each.
* Haylee Brown & Kamryn Tifft: Each recorded 3 blocks.
Looking Ahead
Nevada will conclude their 2023 season with a road game against Utah State on Saturday, November 25th, at 12 p.m. PT. https://nevadawolfpack.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule
Key Takeaways:
* boise State dominated the match, winning in straight sets.
* Nevada struggled with offensive consistency throughout the game.
* Jess Walkenhorst led the team in kills, but the overall offensive output was insufficient.
* The Wolf Pack will look to finish the season strong at Utah State.