DENVER – MSU Denver volleyball continued its late-season surge Saturday afternoon, sweeping Western Colorado 3-0 on senior night at the Auraria Event Center to earn its 10th consecutive victory and close out its home schedule.
The Roadrunners (18-6, 11-1 RMAC) took the match by set scores of 25-20, 25-20 and 25-21, holding off the Mountaineers in each set before delivering a decisive finish in the third.
MSU Denver controlled the closing stretch of the match, stringing together nine consecutive points in the third set to avoid a fourth set and secure the sweep. After a competitive start to the frame, the run gave the Roadrunners the separation they needed to finish the match in straight sets.
Hayden Liebsack led MSU Denver with 13 kills and added 11 digs for a double-double. She also contributed three service aces, giving her a team-high 16.5 points. Kamdyn Scott followed with 10 kills while hitting .333, and Brooke Gennerman added nine kills while hitting .292.
Trynity Martin was efficient in the attack, recording seven kills without an error on 13 attempts for a .538 hitting percentage. GabriElle Brewer paced the offense with 18 assists, while Kahlia Maiava added 17 assists and 11 digs. Mia Accomazzo also reached double figures in digs with 10, and Megan Hagar added 10 digs.
The Roadrunners finished with 46 kills and a .269 hitting percentage, compared to 27 kills and a .102 mark for Western Colorado. MSU Denver also held a 61-50 advantage in digs and finished with five service aces and eight total blocks. Mayah Pridgett led the defensive effort at the net with two solo blocks and two block assists.
Saturday's victory marked MSU Denver's final home match of the season and extended its winning streak to 10 matches. The Roadrunners will close out the regular season on the road next weekend with two matches as they look to carry their momentum into postseason play.
