Oct. 6, 2015
RENO, Nev. - After going 1-1 last week, including its first win over a top 25 team in nine years, the Nevada volleyball hits the road where the Wolf Pack will take on Fresno State at 7 p.m. on Thursday and UNLV at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Saturday marks the first of two matches of the season between the Pack and the Rebels in the Governor's series, sponsored by NV Energy and Barrick Gold. The Wolf Pack leads the all-time series against the Bulldogs, 20-19, after winning both matches against Fresno State last season.
The win over No. 25 Wyoming was the first victory for Nevada over a top 25 team since topping No. 22 New Mexico State on Sept. 30 2006.
Follow the Match Live • Live stats will be provided via StatBroadcast on NevadaStats.com
• Both matches will be streamed on NevadaWolfPack.TV via Campus Insiders
Nevada Upsets No. 25 Wyoming, 3-2 • Junior
Madison Morell tallied a career-high 31 kills on a .278 hitting percentage as the Nevada volleyball team defeated No. 25 Wyoming, 3-2, in front of 264 at the Virginia Street Gym The
• The Cowgirls were the first ranked opponent the Wolf Pack has beaten since topping No. 22 New Mexico State on Sept. 30, 2006
Morell's Career Day •
Madison Morell had a career-day in Nevada's 3-2 upset of No. 25 Wyoming on Oct. 3 after setting a new career-high with 31 kills, including five in the match clinching fifth set
• Her 31 kills was just one shy of tying the program record of 32 set by Lauren Netherby in 1998
• The Plano, Tex., native is the first player in the Mountain West this season to register 30+ kills and is also tied for ninth in the nation for most kills in a five-set match this season
Wolf Pack in Five Sets • Nevada's upset of No. 25 Wyoming moved the Wolf Pack's record to 4-0 in five set matches this season
• The 3-2 win over UC Riverside on Sept. 5 at the Portland Invitational sparked a four-match winning streak for the Pack
• Two of the Wolf Pack's four five-set victories has come in Mountain West play including Nevada's 3-2 conference opening victory at Air Force on Sept. 24
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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