Broncos Sweep UTU Trailblazers to Open Boise State Invitational

Thursday, September 11

Boise, Idaho

6 p.m.

Boise State

5-2,0-0Mountain West

Utah Tech

5-2,0-0WAC

Utah Tech

Boise St.

Team, dressed in white, celebrates a point during the UC San Diego match on Sept. 4.

Broncos Sweep UTU Trailblazers to Open Boise State Invitational

9/11/2025 8:49:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Box Score

By: Courtesy: Boise State Athletics

BOISE, Idaho – Eliza Sharp recorded eight blocks and seven kills to lead Boise State to a sweep (25-22, 25-19, 25-20) over the Utah Tech Trailblazers on the opening day of the Boise State Invitational in Bronco Gym. The win improved Boise State's overall record to 5-2.

In all three sets, the Broncos took early leads and then held off the Trailblazers' rally attempts. Boise State never trailed in the match but was tied on eight occasions.

Quotables

Shawn Garus, head coach

"I thought our team played really well. I love how we took the court aggressively and executed some of the things we worked on in practice. It was really great to get a sweep to start the homestand."
"Eliza (Sharp) did a nice job today of moving around a little bit more offensively. She slipped some slides in during the first set, which is something we worked on in practice. Her blocking continues to get better and better. I liked her reads and the way she showed some maturity out there."
"I think the freshmen did a really nice job today. Both Sydney (Dreves) and Giselle (Paedon) took some good swings and had big moments for us, loved seeing them back in there. They played some big roles out there tonight, it shows the hard work in practice is paying off."

Notables

Eliza Sharp tied for the team high in kills with seven to go with a team-best eight blocks.
Sharp had three straight blocks to open the second and finished the period with six of the team's seven…the ninth-ranked player nationally for total blocks has recorded four or more in every contest this season.
Lilli Etter recorded her team-high fifth double-double and 12th of her career on 14 assists and 12 digs.
Arianna Bilby tied Sharp for the lead in kills with seven, to go with one service ace, seven digs, and a season-high four blocks.
After having no blocks in the first set, Boise State finished with 12 in the match.
Sydney Dreves and Kailyn Jager each had six kills, Dreves also had a season-high four blocks.
The win extended the Broncos' lead in the series to 2-0.