LAKEWOOD, Colo. – MSU Denver volleyball extended its winning streak to five matches Friday night, defeating Colorado Christian 3-1 on the road with a strong offensive performance and a balanced effort across the lineup.
The Roadrunners (13-6, 8-1 RMAC) took the opening set 25-19 before Colorado Christian responded with a 25-20 win in the second. MSU Denver regained control in the third set, winning 25-17, then closed out the match with a 25-22 victory in the fourth.
Brooke Gennerman led the Roadrunners with 13 kills and six digs, while Kamdyn Scott and Hayden Liebsack each added 10 kills to give MSU Denver three players in double figures. Scott was especially efficient offensively, hitting a team-best .471 with just two errors on 17 attacks, and contributed four block assists.
GabriElle Brewer helped direct the Roadrunners' offense with 22 assists and delivered a team-high five service aces. Mia Accomazzo anchored the defense with 18 digs, once again leading MSU Denver in the category.
MSU Denver found its rhythm after dropping the second set, hitting .452 in the third while recording 16 kills and just two errors. The Roadrunners carried that momentum into the fourth, overcoming a challenging set to secure the 25-22 win and close out the match.
The Roadrunners finished with 52 kills and a .278 hitting percentage, while limiting Colorado Christian to a .105 mark. MSU Denver also recorded 12 block assists and six service aces in the victory.
With the win, MSU Denver remains tied atop the RMAC standings with an 8-1 conference record and will look to extend its streak to six matches Saturday night on the road against CSU Pueblo. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m.
