RENO, Nev. - Nevada took the first win of the season at home against the Air Force Falcons Thursday afternoon. 

The Pack was led by Freshman Gabby McLaughlin, with 15 kills in a .233 hitting percentage. McLaughlin also recorded 14 digs, three service aces, two blocks, and one assist.

Senior Andrea Alcaraz led the Pack in assists as she recorded 18. Alcaraz was followed by freshman Rylie Romero, with 16 assists recorded in the match. 

Junior Hikialani Kaohelaulii continues to defend the Nevada back row, as she recorded 17 digs in the match. 

How it happened

The Falcons took the first set after jumping on the scoreboard first. The Pack stayed within two points, but the Falcons closed the set 25-20.

The Pack did not let the Falcons keep the momentum and started the set ahead. Air Force tied the game at the 4-4 mark. Nevada kept the control by evening the match 1-1 after a 25-12 score on the set. 

In the third, the Nevada team kept the momentum going, especially in the offense. The Pack opened a 4-point lead, but the Falcons were not able to catch up as they forced the staff to call a timeout at the 8-4 mark. Air Force made a comeback but not enough to reverse the score, and Nevada closed the set 25-22.

The Pack started the set ahead, as they opened a 7-2 lead that caused Air Force to call a timeout. The Falcons were able to tie the game 11-11, which balanced out the set until the 21-21 mark. A sequence of a service ace and kill by McLaughlin stretched the lead for the Pack. McLaughlin's momentum was carried by Sia Liilii that closed the set 25-22 and the match 3-1 with a kill. 

Up Next:

The Pack will continue at home as they take on the New Mexico Lobos Saturday, Oct. 15. The match will start at 1 p.m.