DENVER – MSU Denver volleyball extended its winning streak to three matches Friday night, earning a 3-0 sweep of Chadron State at the Auraria Event Center. The Roadrunners won a tightly contested opening set before taking the next two, improving to 11-6 overall and 6-1 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play.
MSU Denver opened with a 26-24 victory in the first set, overcoming a late challenge from the Eagles to take the early advantage. The Roadrunners followed with a 25-19 win in the second set before closing out the match with a 25-22 decision in the third.
Brooke Gennerman led the Roadrunners with 14 kills and added 12 digs, continuing her standout season as the RMAC's kills leader. Hayden Liebsack contributed 12 kills, while Kamdyn Scott finished with 11, giving MSU Denver three players with double-digit kills. Liebsack also added five digs as the Roadrunners finished with 55 kills and a .262 hitting percentage.
Trynity Martin provided an efficient presence at the net, recording eight kills on 13 attacks with just one error for a match-high .538 hitting percentage among Roadrunners. Mayah Pridgett added six kills and led the team with three block assists, helping MSU Denver limit Chadron State to a .215 hitting percentage.
Setter GabriElle Brewer directed the offense with 35 assists, distributing the ball across a balanced attack. Brewer also recorded six digs and a service ace, while Mia Accomazzo anchored the defensive effort with a team-high 16 digs. Gennerman ranked second on the team in digs with 12, and Kamdyn Scott added six.
After edging Chadron State in the opening set, MSU Denver found its rhythm offensively in the second. The Roadrunners recorded 18 kills on 33 attacks, hitting an impressive .424 while committing just four errors to build momentum and move within one set of the sweep.
Chadron State responded with a competitive third set, keeping the margin close as MSU Denver worked to finish the match. The Roadrunners registered 19 kills in the final set and held off the Eagles, 25-22, to secure the straight-set victory. MSU Denver also finished with a 58-41 advantage in digs, helping sustain rallies and create opportunities for its offense.
The Roadrunners will look to carry their momentum into another home matchup Saturday when they host Regis at the Auraria Event Center. First serve is scheduled for 4 p.m.
