Friday, April 19
Boise, Idaho
2 p.m. (MT)
Boise State
4
vs
1
Sacramento State
Boise State Beats Sacramento State, Then Gets Edged by No. 12 Arizona
4/19/2019 9:33:00 PM | Women's Beach Volleyball
Broncos finish season with a school record 13-6 record.
BOISE, Idaho - Boise State beach volleyball wrapped their season up at home on Friday hosting the Boise State Beach Classic. The Broncos went 1-1 on the day defeating Sacramento State 4-1, then fell 3-2 to No. 12 Arizona. The Broncos were led by their No. 1 and 2 pairs who went undefeated on the day collecting two victories each. The split on the day gives the Broncos second place at the Boise State Beach Classic and they finish the 2019 campaign with a school record 13-6 record, the program's first winning season in its six-year history.Â
"I think today was a really good day for us, especially for our program," said head coach Allison Buck. "We played against a really good Sacramento State team early in the day, getting a 4-1 win was fantastic. Then going against No. 12 Arizona and falling 3-2, it was exciting to see how we improved from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. I think that the team did amazing this season, especially for being the first year of actually training all year round and having everyone together. I think going 13-6 is a school record and is amazing, especially with playing great competition all year."
Friday was also Senior Day for the Blue and Orange as all three seniors completed the day undefeated playing on courts one and two. Janell Walley and senior Kendra Bodine recorded a pair of wins on court one Friday afternoon as they finish the year with a school record 14-5 mark, including 10-5 at No. 1 pair and 4-0 at No. 2. Â Â
The senior tandem of Sabryn Roberts and Morgan Hughes won both of the their matches as well to complete the campaign at 13-6, second all-time for a pair in a season behind Walley and Bodine. They also finished the year with a seven-match win streak. In addition, Roberts finished her four-year career with a school record 28 wins, two ahead of Walley — a junior — with 26.Â
"I think that we've gotten a lot better since the last time we've played both of these teams," said Roberts. "I think we rose to the occasion and went down swinging (against Arizona); I felt good about today. I've had such a good year and I'm so grateful to have played with such an amazing person (Morgan Hughes), we're best friends on and off the court. I'm happy with how our year went."
Kiley Lewis and Kylee Johnson went 1-1 on the day to complete the season with an impressive 9-3 mark overall, third best in a season for a pair in program history.Â
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BOISE, Idaho - The Broncos opened the Boise State Beach Classic defeating Sacramento State 4-1 in the second meeting versus the Hornets this year, making the Broncos 2-0 on the season against Sacramento State.
The No. 4 duo of Kylee Johnson and Kiley Lewis led things off early for the Blue and Orange, winning the first match of the day versus Kayla Subbert and Paige Swinney in straight sets 21-16, 21-15.
No. 5 pair Maya Watkins and Kenna Hanses kept things going versus Paige Calvin and Sarah Falk winning both their sets close 21-19, 21-18, to give Boise State a 2-0 lead.
After Sacramento State pulled to within 2-1 following a win on court three, seniors Morgan Hughes and Sabryn Roberts won on court two to extend their winning streak to six matches, defeating Skyler Takeda and Ashtin Olin in straight sets 24-22, 21-16 to make the team score 3-1.
The No. 1 duo of Janell Walley and Kendra Bodine also had a big day. In their first match-up the twosome beat Mikaela Nocetti and Sarah Davis in three sets 21-10, 19-21, and 15-10 to wrap up the 4-1 win over Sacramento State.
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April 19, 2019 at Boise, Idaho (Boise State Sand Volleyball Courts)
Boise State 4, Sacramento State 1
1. Janell Walley/Kendra Bodine (BSU) def. Mikaela Nocetti/Sarah Davis (SAC) 21-10, 19-21, 15-10
2. Morgan Hughes/Sabryn Roberts (BSU) def. Skyler Takeda/Ashtin Olin (SAC) 24-22, 21-16
3. Macey Hayden/McKenna Smith (SAC) def. Ellie McDonald/Jensen Allen (BSU) 22-20, 16-21, 17-15
4. Kylee Johnson/Kiley Lewis (BSU) def. Kayla Subbert/Paige Swinney (SAC) 21-16, 21-15
5. Maya Watkins/Kenna Hanses (BSU) def. Paige Calvin/Sarah Falk (SAC) 21-19, 21-18
Order of finish: Doubles (4,5,2,3,1)
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BOISE, Idaho - Down three, Boise State rallied with victories at No.1 and 2 pairs, but it was not enough for the Broncos as 12th-ranked Arizona defeated the Blue and Orange for the second time this season by a 3-2 score. Boise State's wins came from Janell Walley and senior Kendra Bodine at No.1 pair, as well as seniors Sabryn Roberts and Morgan Hughes at No. 2 pair, both in straight sets. Â
The Wildcats took the early lead and built momentum as they claimed three straight victories to open the match. Arizona took No. 5 and 3 pairs to set the stage early, then won a tightly contest battle on court four in three sets to clinch the team victory.Â
On court four Boise State's Kylee Johnson and Kiley Lewis rallied from one set down to Arizona's tandem of Jasmine Safar and Candice Denny to win the second and force the match into a decisive third set. In the end the Wildcats held off the Bronco duo to take the match 19-21, 21-14, 15-6.Â
Down 3-0 and the team victory already decided, Boise State did not give up as the Broncos battled back claiming wins at the top two positions. It started on court one where Walley and Bodine cruised in set one against Mia Mason and Olivia Hallaran, then held off the Wildcat duo in the second in extra point to win the match 21-14, 23-21 to make the team score 3-1 Arizona.
The final match decided was on court two where Boise State's senior tandem of Roberts and Hughes battled Arizona's Brooke Burling and Jonny Baham. The opening set went to extra points before the Broncos won it 27-25. The second set was a little easier for Roberts and Hughes as they claimed the win over Arizona's No. 2 squad 23-21, 21-15.Â
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April 19, 2019 at Boise, Idaho (Boise State Sand Volleyball Courts)
#12 Arizona 3, Boise State 2
1. Janell Walley/Kendra Bodine (BSU) def. Mia Mason/Olivia Hallaran (ARIZ) 21-14, 23-21
2. Sabryn Roberts/Morgan Hughes (BSU) def. Brooke Burling/Jonny Baham (ARIZ) 27-25, 21-15
3. Natalie Anselmo/Madison Rigdon (ARIZ) def. Jensen Allen/Ellie McDonald (BSU) 21-12, 21-8
4. Jasmine Safar/Candice Denny (ARIZ) def. Kylee Johnson/Kiley Lewis (BSU) 19-21, 21-14, 15-6
5. Dana Parker/Ainise Havili (ARIZ) def. Kenna Hanses/Maya Watkins (BSU) 21-12, 21-6
Ext. Caroline Cordes/Jordan Abalos (ARIZ) def. Drew Hannemann/Olivia Bradley (BSU) 21-18, 21-12
Order of finish: Doubles (5,6,3,4,1,2)
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"I think today was a really good day for us, especially for our program," said head coach Allison Buck. "We played against a really good Sacramento State team early in the day, getting a 4-1 win was fantastic. Then going against No. 12 Arizona and falling 3-2, it was exciting to see how we improved from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. I think that the team did amazing this season, especially for being the first year of actually training all year round and having everyone together. I think going 13-6 is a school record and is amazing, especially with playing great competition all year."
Friday was also Senior Day for the Blue and Orange as all three seniors completed the day undefeated playing on courts one and two. Janell Walley and senior Kendra Bodine recorded a pair of wins on court one Friday afternoon as they finish the year with a school record 14-5 mark, including 10-5 at No. 1 pair and 4-0 at No. 2. Â Â
The senior tandem of Sabryn Roberts and Morgan Hughes won both of the their matches as well to complete the campaign at 13-6, second all-time for a pair in a season behind Walley and Bodine. They also finished the year with a seven-match win streak. In addition, Roberts finished her four-year career with a school record 28 wins, two ahead of Walley — a junior — with 26.Â
"I think that we've gotten a lot better since the last time we've played both of these teams," said Roberts. "I think we rose to the occasion and went down swinging (against Arizona); I felt good about today. I've had such a good year and I'm so grateful to have played with such an amazing person (Morgan Hughes), we're best friends on and off the court. I'm happy with how our year went."
Kiley Lewis and Kylee Johnson went 1-1 on the day to complete the season with an impressive 9-3 mark overall, third best in a season for a pair in program history.Â
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Boise State Rolls Past Sacramento State 4-1
BOISE, Idaho - The Broncos opened the Boise State Beach Classic defeating Sacramento State 4-1 in the second meeting versus the Hornets this year, making the Broncos 2-0 on the season against Sacramento State.
The No. 4 duo of Kylee Johnson and Kiley Lewis led things off early for the Blue and Orange, winning the first match of the day versus Kayla Subbert and Paige Swinney in straight sets 21-16, 21-15.
No. 5 pair Maya Watkins and Kenna Hanses kept things going versus Paige Calvin and Sarah Falk winning both their sets close 21-19, 21-18, to give Boise State a 2-0 lead.
After Sacramento State pulled to within 2-1 following a win on court three, seniors Morgan Hughes and Sabryn Roberts won on court two to extend their winning streak to six matches, defeating Skyler Takeda and Ashtin Olin in straight sets 24-22, 21-16 to make the team score 3-1.
The No. 1 duo of Janell Walley and Kendra Bodine also had a big day. In their first match-up the twosome beat Mikaela Nocetti and Sarah Davis in three sets 21-10, 19-21, and 15-10 to wrap up the 4-1 win over Sacramento State.
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Match Summary
Sacramento State (2-16) at Boise State (13-5)April 19, 2019 at Boise, Idaho (Boise State Sand Volleyball Courts)
Boise State 4, Sacramento State 1
1. Janell Walley/Kendra Bodine (BSU) def. Mikaela Nocetti/Sarah Davis (SAC) 21-10, 19-21, 15-10
2. Morgan Hughes/Sabryn Roberts (BSU) def. Skyler Takeda/Ashtin Olin (SAC) 24-22, 21-16
3. Macey Hayden/McKenna Smith (SAC) def. Ellie McDonald/Jensen Allen (BSU) 22-20, 16-21, 17-15
4. Kylee Johnson/Kiley Lewis (BSU) def. Kayla Subbert/Paige Swinney (SAC) 21-16, 21-15
5. Maya Watkins/Kenna Hanses (BSU) def. Paige Calvin/Sarah Falk (SAC) 21-19, 21-18
Order of finish: Doubles (4,5,2,3,1)
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12th-Ranked Arizona Holds Off Broncos 3-2 in Season Finale
BOISE, Idaho - Down three, Boise State rallied with victories at No.1 and 2 pairs, but it was not enough for the Broncos as 12th-ranked Arizona defeated the Blue and Orange for the second time this season by a 3-2 score. Boise State's wins came from Janell Walley and senior Kendra Bodine at No.1 pair, as well as seniors Sabryn Roberts and Morgan Hughes at No. 2 pair, both in straight sets. Â
The Wildcats took the early lead and built momentum as they claimed three straight victories to open the match. Arizona took No. 5 and 3 pairs to set the stage early, then won a tightly contest battle on court four in three sets to clinch the team victory.Â
On court four Boise State's Kylee Johnson and Kiley Lewis rallied from one set down to Arizona's tandem of Jasmine Safar and Candice Denny to win the second and force the match into a decisive third set. In the end the Wildcats held off the Bronco duo to take the match 19-21, 21-14, 15-6.Â
Down 3-0 and the team victory already decided, Boise State did not give up as the Broncos battled back claiming wins at the top two positions. It started on court one where Walley and Bodine cruised in set one against Mia Mason and Olivia Hallaran, then held off the Wildcat duo in the second in extra point to win the match 21-14, 23-21 to make the team score 3-1 Arizona.
The final match decided was on court two where Boise State's senior tandem of Roberts and Hughes battled Arizona's Brooke Burling and Jonny Baham. The opening set went to extra points before the Broncos won it 27-25. The second set was a little easier for Roberts and Hughes as they claimed the win over Arizona's No. 2 squad 23-21, 21-15.Â
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Match Summary
No. 12 Arizona (23-4) at Boise State (13-6)April 19, 2019 at Boise, Idaho (Boise State Sand Volleyball Courts)
#12 Arizona 3, Boise State 2
1. Janell Walley/Kendra Bodine (BSU) def. Mia Mason/Olivia Hallaran (ARIZ) 21-14, 23-21
2. Sabryn Roberts/Morgan Hughes (BSU) def. Brooke Burling/Jonny Baham (ARIZ) 27-25, 21-15
3. Natalie Anselmo/Madison Rigdon (ARIZ) def. Jensen Allen/Ellie McDonald (BSU) 21-12, 21-8
4. Jasmine Safar/Candice Denny (ARIZ) def. Kylee Johnson/Kiley Lewis (BSU) 19-21, 21-14, 15-6
5. Dana Parker/Ainise Havili (ARIZ) def. Kenna Hanses/Maya Watkins (BSU) 21-12, 21-6
Ext. Caroline Cordes/Jordan Abalos (ARIZ) def. Drew Hannemann/Olivia Bradley (BSU) 21-18, 21-12
Order of finish: Doubles (5,6,3,4,1,2)
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