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Pilots defeat Santa Clara 3-2
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Winner Portland UP 6-7,1-0 WCC
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Santa Clara SCU 8-5,0-1 WCC
Winner
Portland UP
6-7,1-0 WCC
3
Final
2
Santa Clara SCU
8-5,0-1 WCC
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
Portland UP 25 16 15 25 15 (3)
Santa Clara SCU 21 25 25 23 13 (2)

Game Recap: Volleyball |

Pilots Secure 3-2 Win Over Santa Clara

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The Portland volleyball team displayed remarkable determination in a 3-2 victory against the Santa Clara Broncos Thursday on the road at Leavey Center. The victory improved the Pilots' record to 6-7 overall and 1-0 in WCC action.

The Pilots offense was paced by Lia Hawken, who finished with 16 kills on the day while accumulating a hitting percentage of .333. Lucia Busso added 13 and Maui Robins chipped in with 12 as part of balanced Portland attack. Hawken also pitched in with six in the contest. Portland got 10 digs from Maddie Corpe to lead them defensively.

Game Notes

  • This is the first time the Pilots have defeated Santa Clara since 2020.
  • Portland had three players in double figures in kills.
  • Lia Hawken had a match-high six aces in the win.
  • Lia Hawken had a team-high 16 kills for Portland.
  • Portland got a team-high 10 digs from Maddie Corpe.
  • Portland attackers were helped by a team-high 24 assists from Maddie Corpe.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Pilots took the first set 25-21 propelled by a solid showing on the attacking side. Portland registered a .341 attack percentage with 18 kills in the set victory. After the lead changed hands three times, the Pilots took control for good at 17-16 and rode that advantage to victory.

SET 2 | Portland then lost set two 25-16, tying the match at a set apiece. Portland trailed by as many as nine points as Santa Clara grabbed the advantage for good at 2-1 in a set that was tied up just once before the Broncos took over the lead.

SET 3 | Portland then lost their second set in a row, falling behind in the match two sets to one. Despite pinpoint serving, the Pilots fell in the set by the score of 25-15. Portland notched five aces in the loss.

SET 4 | Portland broke their two set losing streak and forced a fifth set with a 25-23 victory in set number four. A strong performance on the attacking side led the Pilots to victory in the set. Portland registered a .382 attack percentage with 17 kills in the set win. The Pilots rallied from down six at 9-3 to grab the win.

SET 5 | Portland rallied from down two sets to one to win the next two sets, culminating in a 15-13 fifth-set victory, and earn the 3-2 win. The Pilots took set five thanks to a strong showing on the attacking side. Portland put together a .368 attack percentage with 10 kills in the set win. After the lead changed hands two times, the Pilots took control for good at 13-12 and rode that advantage to victory.

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