Utah Attack Comes Alive in Win Over Loyola Chicago

Saturday, September 14

Chicago, IL

6:00 PM

University of Utah

6-1,0-0Big 12

Loyola University

3-6,0-0Atlantic 10

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
Utah	21	25	25	25	3
Loyola Chicago	25	15	18	19	1

Utah Attack Comes Alive in Win Over Loyola Chicago

9/14/2024 10:07 PM | Volleyball

Box Score

Gibadlo, Jardine and Vos post double-digit kills to lead the offense

CHICAGO – Utah Volleyball secured its second win of the weekend, defeating Loyola Chicago for the second day in a row, 3-1 (21-25, 25-15, 25-18, 25-19).

After the Utes dropped just their fifth set of the season, falling in the first set by a tough 25-21 decision. Utah bounced back to take the next three consecutive sets, recording a season-high .358 hitting percentage as a team, matching the season-high kills (60), assists (58), and aces (8).

Utah bounced back to dominate in the second set, opening up to take an early 7-3 lead. Utah won the race to 15, as Kamry Bailey ignited a five-point Utah run which saw the Utes advantage extend to 18-10. With Claranne Fechter holding serve and providing an ace, the Utes pushed the lead out to 21-12, before finishing the set off with a 25-15 win.

The Utes carried the momentum into the third set, capturing a 14-10 lead at the midway point. Utah continued to add to its advantage by going up 22-15, coming off the Isabelle Marco service rally. Scoring the final three points of the set, Utah got a kill from Allie Olsen before taking advantage of back-to-back errors by the Ramblers.

Utah would trail for the first time since the first set, as the fourth set got underway. Kamryn Gibadlo ignited the Utah comeback with a kill to bring the Utes within one, trailing 16-15. Utah and Loyola continued to exchange points, seeking an advantage down the stretch. The Utes put together a five-point run to close out the match, with Rianne Vos putting down three kills and Kamry Bailey and Vanessa Ramirez putting down the final two.

Standout Stats

Lauren Jardine (16), Kamryn Gibadlo (15) and Rianne Vos (10) led the Utah attack with double-digit kills.
The trio of Jardine (.452), Gibadlo (.433) and Vos (.444) each posted a hitting percentage .400 or better on the night.
Lauren Jardine and Allie Olsen finished with a team-high five blocks.
Isabelle Marco tallied a career-high 26 assists, with Grace Hammond adding 19.
Claranne Fechter served up a Utah career-high three aces, adding a season-high 12 digs.

UP NEXT
Utah Volleyball will close the weekend on Sunday, Sept. 15, taking on Northeastern at 11 a.m. MT.
Next up, Utah will travel to the UniWyo Invite for three matches at the University of Wyoming. The Utes will play a doubleheader on Friday, Sept. 20, opening the weekend against UAlbany with first serve against the Great Danes set for 10 a.m. MT. Returning for the second match of the day on Friday, Utah will take on Coppin State at 3 p.m. MT. Utah returns to action for a doubleheader on Saturday, Sept. 21, taking on host Wyoming at 1 p.m. MT.

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