Broncos host 20th-ranked Utah on Monday

Monday, September 13

Boise, Idaho

3:30 p.m. MT

Boise State

Utah

9/12/2021 3:29:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

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Boise State opens a big home week with No. 20 Utes at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.

By: Courtesy: Boise State Athletics

Utah at Boise State

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THIS WEEK IN BRONCO VOLLEYBALL

WHAT'S HAPPENING: Boise State (8-1) returns home after two weeks on the road where they went undefeated at 6-0 and won two tournament titles. It is a big week for the Broncos who own a school record (tied) 8-1 overall mark to open the season heading into a home contest against 20th-ranked Utah Monday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. (Mountain) in Bronco Gym.

THE SERIES: The all-time series between the two programs is tied at 4-4 with the last meeting coming in 2002 in Boise when the Utes defeated the Broncos in three.

SCOUTING BOISE STATE: The Broncos enter the week at 8-1 overall, on a six-match win streak and coming off a title run at the Sacramento State Invitational this past weekend. They defeated Pacific (3-0), CSUN (3-1) and Sacramento State (3-0) to claim Boise State's third-straight tournament title — two outright and one shared — to open the season.

Through nine matches, Boise State is led by Spring 2021 All-MW and 2021 Fall Preseason All-MW honoree Lauren Ohlinger who has recorded four double-doubles on the year and tallied teams highs for kills (128), service aces (19) and points (156.0). Ohlinger leads the Mountain West in kills per set at 3.76, total kills, total service aces and total points.

Makayla Hansen follows with 90 kills and 37 blocks. Kayly Pau is third with 50 kills. Alyssa Wissinger adds 49 kills and team-high 50 blocks, while Alli O'Harra contributes 44 kills and 40 blocks.

As a team, Boise State hits .254 percent (2nd MW) and holds opponents to .149 percent (2nd MW). The Broncos average 12.79 kills per set (6th MW), 2.94 blocks (1st MW), 2.21 service aces (2nd MW) and 14.24 digs (4th MW).

SCOUTING UTAH: The Utes are 7-0 overall and were ranked No. 20 in last week's AVCA coaches poll. Utah is sure to move up in the rankings on Monday after rallying from two sets down at No. 3 Nebraska on Saturday to win in five 3-2. Dani Drews leads Utah with 130 kills and is hitting .301 percent on the year. As a team, Utah hits .270 percent (4th Pac-12) while its opponents have hit .150. The Utes lead the conference in total blocks with 79 and average 14.27 kills per set (2nd Pac-12). Utah was picked to place seventh in the Pac-12 race this fall. Last spring the Utes lost to Pitt in the NCAA first round to finish the year 13-5 overall and 13-4 in conference play.

FOLLOW THE ACTION: If you cannot attend, the best way to follow the action is by going to the volleyball schedule on BroncoSports.com and clicking on the appropriate "Live Scoring" and/or "Live Stream" links for the particular match you want to follow. For home and Mountain West contests the live stream is free of charge courtesy of the Mountain West Network.

ADMISSION: The price for attending the matches remains the same as in past years: $6 for adults, $4 for juniors (high school age and younger) and seniors 62 or older. Boise State students with valid ID cards and children two and under get in for free.

In addition, for the first time Boise State will be selling match tickets in advance for all volleyball home contests in 2021. Fans can purchase individual match tickets at the Boise State Ticket Office on the west side of Albertsons Stadium or via the internet at BroncoSports.com.

Seating is limited with the east side bleachers closed for the season due to COVID safety protocols that are in place for the 2021 campaign. So purchase your tickets early.

BRONCO SPORTS PASS: Once again Boise State will be offering the Bronco Sports Pass this year for $75, which will grant admission to all home regular season events during the 2021-22 season for: women's basketball, gymnastics, soccer, softball, volleyball and track & field. Note: The Bronco Sports Pass does not include any conference tournaments or postseason national tournaments hosted by Boise State.

Fans can purchase the Bronco Sports Pass at the Boise State Ticket Office on the west side of Albertsons Stadium or via the internet at Ticket Office.

FACTS & NOTES: What To Know About Bronco Volleyball

SCHOOL RECORD TYING START: Boise State is off to a school record tying start to a season at 8-1 overall. That mark is good for a three-way tie with the 1982 and 2004 teams.

THREE TOURNAMENT TITLES: The Broncos have opened the season by winning three straight tournament titles, two outright (UCI/Adidas and Sacramento State Invitationals) and one shared (Boise State Invitational).

OHLINGER NAMED TO THIRD-STRAIGHT ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: Lauren Ohlinger has been on a roll to start the season having been named to three-straight all-tournament teams. She has led the team in kills and points in all three tournaments to date.

THREE HONORED AT SACRAMENTO: Boise State sophomore libero Jolei Akima (44 digs / 4.4 dps) was named the tournament MVP for anchoring the Bronco's stellar defensive effort at the Sacramento State Invitational Sept. 10-11. Meanwhile, Lauren Ohlinger (44 kills, 50 points) and Alyssa Wissinger (22 blocks, 18 kills and 30.5 points) were named to the all-tournament team.

BOSS RETURNS AT SETTER: Senior Danielle Boss returns at setter where she has started the previous three campaigns. She entered the season ranked ninth all-time and fifth in the rally scoring era (RSE) for career assists at Boise State with 2,151. She has opened the season with 233 to move into eighth place and fourth in RSE with 2,384.

THE BLUE WALL: The Broncos have recorded double-digit team blocks in eight of nine contests to date with a high of 15 against CSUN (Sept. 10). The Broncos lead the Mountain West in blocking with 100, 16 better than second place. Anchoring the wall so far in 2021 are Alyssa Wissinger with 50 blocks, Alli O'Hara with 40 and Makayla Hansen with 37.