Broncos Split in California

Saturday, April 8

Davis, Calif.

Noon MT

Boise State

UC Davis

4/8/2023 5:58:00 PM | Women's Beach Volleyball

DAVIS, Calif. – Boise State finished 1-1 at the UC Davis Tournament, Saturday. The Broncos (19-6) fell to the host school 3-2 in the opening dual before concluding the day with a 4-1 decision over Santa Clara.

The squad suffered its sixth loss of the season in the opening contest against UC Davis. Boise State won on the No. 4 and No. 5 courts, but dropped matches in the top three positions as the Aggies prevailed 3-2.

The Sandy Broncos bounced back against Santa Clara, with Ava Anderson and Rorianna Chartier picking up a straight-set win at the No. 2 position to give Boise State a 1-0 lead. After dropping the first set, Kaylee Mejia and Elli Wolthuis mounted a comeback to secure a 2-0 Bronco lead. Joey Benson and Aris Vetter won the clinching point for the team, winning 21-11, 21-15 at the No. 5 position.

Notables

- Kaylee Mejia and Elli Wolthuis picked up their 10th win of the season as a pair, breaking the program-record for season wins at the No. 4 position.
- Aris Vetter won her 13th match at the No. 5 position on the season, breaking the program's single-season record for most wins at the spot. Vetter passed current teammates Joey Benson and Emilia Guerra-Acuña, who each recorded 12 victories a season ago.
- With the win over Santa Clara, Boise State leads the all-time series 3-2.
- The Broncos defeated Liberty 5-0 in an exhibition dual on Friday.

Quotables

"Our team did an amazing job bouncing back from the first loss of the day. Every team turned the page and really came out firing against Santa Clara. Both matches today featured great volleyball from both teams. I am really proud of how our team played overall today." - head coach Allison Voigt

"Our 4s and 5s are playing so consistent right now. Their ball control makes a big difference and I am proud to see how they keep improving every match they play." - Voigt

"Our regular season is almost over which is crazy. Our team is improving every time we play so there is still a lot of growth to be had. I am so excited to see what our team does over the next couple of weekends. I keep telling them that we want to be playing our best at the end of April." - Voigt

What's Next

Boise State returns to action Saturday, April 15 for a two-day event in Seattle, Wash. The Blue and Orange will square off against Oregon, Portland and Washington on Saturday before competing in bracket play on Sunday.

Weekend Results

UC Davis def. Boise State (3-2)
1.) Tabitha Mitchell and Finley Rollins (UCD) def. Sierra Land and Madison Nichols (BOI) 21-17, 21-19
2.) Colleen McGuire and Kylie Miller (UCD) def. Ava Anderson and Rorianna Chartier (BOI) 21-19, 21-17
3.) Megan Luly and Mia Olen (UCD) def. Emilia Guerra-Acuña and Lily Patock (BOI) 23-21, 19-21, 15-9
4.) Kaylee Mejia and Elli Wolthuis (BOI) def. Morgan Coolbaugh and Sam Lazenby (UCD) 18-21, 26-24, 15-10
5.) Joey Benson and Aris Vetter (BOI) def. Alicia Letvin and Sydney Raw-Kim (UCD) 21-13, 21-15

Boise State def. Santa Clara (4-1)
1.) Nicole Robinson and Julia Sangiacomo (SC) def. Sierra Land and Madison Nichols (BOI) 21-19, 23-21
2.) Ava Anderson and Rorianna Chartier (BOI) def. Casey Campbell and Elena Radeff (SC) 21-17, 21-14
3.) Emilia Guerra-Acuña and Lily Patock (BOI) def. Ella Duffner and Katie Kishton (SC) 21-15, 21-14
4.) Kaylee Mejia and Elli Wolthuis (BOI) def. Jordan Bennett and Claire Doud (SC) 21-23, 21-16, 15-12
5.) Joey Benson and Aris Vetter (BOI) def. Hailey Benesz and Alexie Epstein (SC) 21-11, 21-18