RENO, Nev. (Oct 9, 2021) – The Wyoming volleyball team made it a 2-0 week with an impressive sweep over Nevada Saturday afternoon on the road, sweeping the Wolf Pack 25-15, 25-14 and 25-22.
Wyoming (10-8, 2-4 MW) controlled the match from start-to-finish and had three Cowgirls with 12 or more kills, led by Naya Shimé's 16. Shimé also added five digs and a pair of blocks while hitting .375 in the victory.
Hailey Zuroske and KC McMahon added 13 and 12 kills, respectively, while also hitting solid, as Zuroske hit .375 and McMahon posted a .310 attacking mark. As a team, the Cowgirls hit a season-high .361, while Nevada (3-14, 0-6 MW) hit just .125.
Abby Olsen once again orchestrated the offensive wonderfully, as she recorded her second consecutive double-double as she had a match-high 42 assists while adding 13 digs. Erika Jones led the way for UW with 22 digs, her second 20-plus dig effort of the season.
For the match, both teams had three service aces each, while the Wolf Pack recorded more team blocks than Wyoming, 7-5. Lydeke King, Olson and Shimé led the Cowgirls each with a pair of blocks.
Wyoming ends its four-match road trip with Saturday's win, going 2-2 on the swing. The Cowgirls now return home to the UniWyo Sports Complex for three of their next four matches. UW welcomes Air Force to town for a 6:30 p.m., contest Thursday, October 14.
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