Senior day made a heartbreaker
Bulldogs surrender lead to lose in five against
Boise State
Andrew Riggs / The Collegian
Fresno State senior libero Cassie Gilford reacts after the final point of the Bulldogs’ five-game loss to Western Athletic Conference rival Boise State, 30-20, 31-29, 26-30, 24-30 and 13-15.The Bulldogs went into the break with a two games to none lead, but lost three straight games to the Broncos to end the match. The Bulldogs will now travel to No. 23 New Mexico State to begin its final WAC roadtrip of the season. |
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In the final home match up of the season the Fresno State volleyball team lost to Boise State in five games. The Bulldogs now hold a 2-12 WAC record.
Junior outside hitter Angela Wiggins led the team with 22 kills with Lacey Gera and Kelly Leonardo adding 16 and 10 respectively.
Early in game one the ‘Dogs and Broncos dueled back and forth but took it with a service ace and four kills, winning 30-20.
Fresno State also took game two despite a late Boise State comeback that tied the game.
Even though the ‘Dogs took the first two games, it was not enough. Game three went to the Broncos when Fresno State got three attacking errors.
Game four had Boise State leading early and not letting go. Fresno State was able to tie up game five, but the Broncos had two kills to finish off the game, 15-13.
With Senior Day over and done, the Bulldogs look to play New Mexico State and Louisiana Tech to end WAC play. Fresno State will compete for the WAC championship on Nov. 22 in Reno, Nev.
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