Box Score Oct. 15, 2015 Box Score
RENO, Nev. - Senior
Sam Willoughby continued her strong recent play with a .316 hitting percentage, 10 kills and three blocks but it was not enough as the Nevada volleyball team fell to Boise State, 3-1, in front of 495 at the Virginia Street Gym on Thursday.
Nevada (7-12, 2-5 MW) out-served the Broncos 3-1 and saw standout performances from sophomore
Madison Foley, who had 12 kills, and junior
Madison Morell, who tallied a team-high 18 kills on a .279 clip.
A service ace from sophomore
Mo Maluotoga gave Nevada its largest lead of the of the first set, 13-10, but Boise State tallied two quick points to make it 13-12. Willoughby then posted a kill that made it 14-12 and a kill from Foley later extended the Nevada lead before a Boise State error made it 18-14. The Pack would not look back in the set as it finished the frame on a 4-1 run and was wrapped up on a kill from Foley to give Nevada a 1-0 lead in the set.
After the Broncos won the second the and third sets to take a 2-1 lead in the match, the Wolf Pack looked to send the match to the fifth set, where Nevada is 4-0 this season. It was back-and-forth for most of the frame and a kill from Morell made it 20-20 but the Pack was not able to hold on as Boise State claimed the set, 25-21, and the match, 3-1.
Nevada returns on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. when the Wolf Pack takes on Utah State in its annual Pink Game. All fans wearing pink will get into the match for free.
Season tickets for the 2015 volleyball season are available and are just $50 for adults and $35 for seniors. Youth season tickets are also available for only $55 which includes a Pup Club membership. A Pup Club membership includes a free t-shirt in addition to season tickets for Football, Volleyball, Baseball and Softball. Become a Wolf Pack ticketholder today by calling (775) 348-PACK or by purchasing online.
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