Orange Downs the Blue 2-1 in the Blue-Orange Scrimmage

Thursday, August 14

Boise, Idaho

6 p.m.

Boise State

Blue-Orange Scrimmage

Orange Downs the Blue 2-1 in the Blue-Orange Scrimmage

8/14/2025 9:10:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

By: Courtesy: Boise State Athletics

BOISE, Idaho – The Boise State Orange team won the annual Blue-Orange scrimmage Thursday night in Bronco Gym over the Boise State Blue team by a 2-1 score. The scrimmage was the first time this summer for Boise State fans to see the new look Broncos featuring eight returners and seven newcomers.

"I'm really excited about what we were able to accomplish tonight during the scrimmage," said Boise State Head Coach Shawn Garus. "One, our fans were able to get a first look at some of the new pieces that we have on the team. And two, we were able to see our players mixing it up in a competitive environment and getting the juices flowing a little bit with the fans and energy in the gym. It was great to get that match-day experience for the newcomers, complete with music, the video board, and all that stuff. Overall, I think it's a great start to what we have in store for this season."

The Orange Team won set one by four points, 25-21. The Blues came back to take the second set after erasing a six-point deficit to win in extra points 28-26. The decisive third set went to the Orange by a 15-7 score, clinching the match 2-1.

TOP BRONCOS

Freshman Giselle Paedon led all players with 14.5 points on 13 kills – while hitting .321 – one block solo and one block assist.
Kendall Hastings had eight kills and two blocks, while Eliza Sharp matched Hastings' kills and added three blocks.
Layla Smith, Sydney Dreves, and Kailyn Jager all had seven kills; Smith also had a team-high five blocks.
Eight Broncos had double-digit digs, led by Preseason All-Mountain West honoree Bre Mitchell with 16.
Bridey O'Connor and freshman Reese Weinert each recorded four block assists.
Lilli Etter tallied 25 assists, followed closely by Elle Cotton with 20.

WHAT'S NEXT

Boise State will face Sacramento State in an exhibition match next Saturday in Reno, Nevada. The regular season opens Aug. 29 in Orem, Utah, when the Broncos face Navy and Montana on day one of the Utah Valley Invitational.

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