FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific volleyball team trailed in the final set before unleashing a 10-1 run, powered by six kills from
Corinne Acosta to secure a 3-2 (26-24, 25-20, 24-26, 20-25, 15-9) victory over Holy Names on Friday afternoon inside the Special Events Center.
QUOTABLE:
- "We showed a lot of grit and a lot of grace. We played an awesome Holy Names team. They brought a lot of energy. They play a lot like we do and tried to beat us at own game. It could have gone either way. Our mental toughness and all the work we put in with our culture and chemistry came out today. " – head coach Shasta Millhollin
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The opening set featured back and forth action when the Sunbirds used a 4-0 run to gain a 19-17 lead.
- The Hawks one point away from clinching the first set, when a kill from Acosta sparked a 3-0 that gave the 'Birds a 26-24 set win.
- The second set was tied at nine when the Blue and Orange went on a 5-2 run capped by an ace from Anastassiya Barakhoyeva.
- The Sunbirds completed the second set with a 4-0 run that was finished by an ace from Catie Speas that resulted in a 25-20 set win.
- The scores from the first and second sets were mirrored in the third and fourth, with the Hawks forcing a deciding fifth set.
- FPU trailed 8-5 in the final set and went on to unleash a 10-1 run that featured six kills from Acosta that led to the Sunbirds taking the set 15-9 and the match 3-2.
STATS FROM THE MATCH:
- Acosta was unbelievable for the 'Birds, leading everyone with 23 kills on a .383 hitting percentage. She added 19 digs to complete the double-double.
- Speas ended the match with a triple-double, leading the team with 18 digs, 15 assists and 11 kills.
- Makena Ogas was strong, hammering home 11 kills.
- Lauren Ornbaun was excellent for the Blue and Orange, leading the Sunbirds with 27 assists.
UP NEXT:
- FPU hits the road on Friday, April 2 when they travel to Dominican. First serve is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
SOCIAL:
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