RENO, Nev. - Nevada dropped the second match of the weekend at Virginia Street Gym against Boise State on Saturday morning.

Kayla Afoa led the Pack offense with 18 kills. Afoa also recorded 15 digs in the match. Freshman Jordan Schwartz had an excellent performance as she recorded 14 kills in a .560 hitting percentage. Schwartz also registered three blocks assists.

Senior Andrea Alcaraz recorded 44 assists as the primary setter for the Pack. Alcaraz also registered 10 digs and three block assists.

Junior Hikialani Kaohelaulii and freshman Gabby McLaughlin recorded 22 digs each to defend the Pack back row.

How it happened

Nevada jumped early on the board as they made a five-point unresponsive run. Boise State responded and tied the game 6-6 to cut the deficit of the set. The game went back-and-forth until the 17-14 mark for the Broncos, as they extended their lead and closed the set 25-23.

Both teams kept the momentum going with a tied score up until the 15-15 mark. The Broncos opened the lead and closed the set with another 25-23 score.

The Pack stopped the sweep, as they won the third set 25-21. Boise State started ahead on the scoreboard, but Nevada reversed the score at the 17-18 mark. The Pack scored a five-point run that forced the Broncos to call a timeout. The stop had no impact on the Nevada team as they closed the set 25-21.

Both teams continued the battle through the set until the 9-9 mark, where the Broncos took over the scoreboard, closing the set 25-13, and the match 3-1.

Up Next

Nevada volleyball will hit the road to Fort Collins, Colo. as they face Colorado State on Thursday, Oct. 6. The Pack will then travel to Laramie, Wyo. to face Wyoming on Saturday, Oct. 8.