DENVER – The MSU Denver volleyball team extended its winning streak to seven matches Thursday evening, sweeping UCCS 3-0 in RMAC pod play at the Auraria Event Center.
The Roadrunners (15-6, 9-1 RMAC) secured the sweep with set victories of 25-22, 25-19 and 26-24. While the match did not count toward conference standings, MSU Denver continued its strong stretch and earned its 16th consecutive victory over UCCS dating back to the 2015 season.
Brooke Gennerman led the Roadrunners with 11 kills and added 13 digs for a double-double. She hit .375 on 24 attacks and contributed three service aces to finish with a team-high 14 points. Mia Accomazzo also racked up 11 digs of her own.
Hayden Liebsack added 12 kills, while Kamdyn Scott recorded seven kills and two blocks. Alivia Huxoll was efficient at the net, finishing with five kills on 10 attacks without an error for a .500 hitting percentage. Mayah Pridgett also contributed five kills and made an impact defensively with six total blocks, including one solo block.
Gabrielle Brewer orchestrated the offense with 23 assists and added two kills and four digs. Kahlia Maiava chipped in 15 assists as the Roadrunners finished with 45 assists and a .290 team hitting percentage. MSU Denver also held an advantage in digs, 48-41.
The Roadrunners opened with a competitive first set, using a late push to take a 25-22 decision. MSU Denver followed by delivering its most efficient offensive performance of the night in the second set, recording 16 kills on 25 attacks with four errors to hit .480 in a 25-19 win.
UCCS made a final push in the third set, but MSU Denver held on in the closing points to win 26-24 and complete the sweep. The set featured nine tie scores and five lead changes, as the Roadrunners closed out the match in three sets.
MSU Denver returns to action Saturday against CSU Pueblo in another RMAC pod play match at 6 p.m.
