Wednesday, October 15
Boulder, CO
7:00 PM
University of Utah
9-8,1-5Big 12
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at
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Colorado
15-3,6-1Big 12
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 25 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 1 |
| Colorado | 15 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: Jayson Ortiz
Utah Volleyball Shows Fight, Can’t Get Win in Boulder
10/15/2025 9:34 PM | Volleyball
Utes started hot against No. 24 Colorado but failed to take the match
BOULDER, Colo. – Utah Volleyball got off to a fast start against No. 24 Colorado in the first set but couldn't keep the momentum up the rest of the way, falling to the Buffs 1-3.
The Utes were competitive throughout the match, however, Colorado proved to be too much (25-15, 26-30, 21-25, 19-25).
SET ONE
Utah jumped out to a 3-1 start in the first set over Colorado with Lana Mijacic putting the exclamation kill into motion.
SET TWO
Colorado got off to a quick 3-1 lead over the Utes in the next set, but Utah roared back tying things up at five thanks to an ace from Levani Key-Powell and a kill from Gibadlo.
The Buffs refused to go down without a fight forcing 12 ties and four lead changes, eventually taking the set, 29-27.
SET THREE
Utah and Colorado kept up the back-and-forth until the Buffs took an 8-6 lead and never looked back winning the third set 25-21.
Momentum continued to stay with the Buffs into set four with Colorado jumping to a 6-1 lead before Neea-Maria Joki snapped their scoring streak.
STANDOUT STATS
The Utes head back home to host No. 7 Arizona State on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. MT.
Utah will celebrate 50 years of the program on Alumni Night against ASU and hold a Kids Clinic immediately following the match.
Krista Blunk and Linda Byington will be on the ESPN+ call.
2025 UTAH VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE, ROSTER, & TICKETING INFO.
View full schedule here. | Check out Utah Volleyball's full 2025 roster here.
Season tickets are available here. | Single game tickets are available here.
FOLLOW THE UTES
For an inside look at the Utah Volleyball program, including tournament, roster and news updates, fans can follow the Utes on social media (Twitter: @UtahVolleyball | Instagram: @utahvolleyball).
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The Utes were competitive throughout the match, however, Colorado proved to be too much (25-15, 26-30, 21-25, 19-25).
SET ONE
Utah jumped out to a 3-1 start in the first set over Colorado with Lana Mijacic putting the exclamation kill into motion.
Emrie Moea'i had a key block in the middle of the set while Kamryn Gibadlo added two aces to Utah's score, eventually leading the Utes to 25-15 set one win.Not today ??#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/A2jmaVRKqI
— Utah Volleyball (@UtahVolleyball) October 16, 2025
SET TWO
Colorado got off to a quick 3-1 lead over the Utes in the next set, but Utah roared back tying things up at five thanks to an ace from Levani Key-Powell and a kill from Gibadlo.
Utah eventually took a critical 11-10 lead after a challenge win that gave Gibadlo her eighth kill of the match.?? Girl, you be killin' 'em, you be killin' 'em, girl, you be killin' 'em ??#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/c9AR31ngtn
— Utah Volleyball (@UtahVolleyball) October 16, 2025
The Buffs refused to go down without a fight forcing 12 ties and four lead changes, eventually taking the set, 29-27.
SET THREE
Utah and Colorado kept up the back-and-forth until the Buffs took an 8-6 lead and never looked back winning the third set 25-21.
SET FOURSuper Moss with the Gibby Kill ??
— Utah Volleyball (@UtahVolleyball) October 16, 2025
?? ESPN+#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/BAAw4FpETz
Momentum continued to stay with the Buffs into set four with Colorado jumping to a 6-1 lead before Neea-Maria Joki snapped their scoring streak.
Utah fought back making it a four-point set 20-14, but Colorado didn't relent taking the fourth set, 25-19, for the match win.Fire ball ????
— Utah Volleyball (@UtahVolleyball) October 16, 2025
?? ESPN+#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/Nemi8nJ4Dw
STANDOUT STATS
- Utes Total Stats: 49 kills off 152 total attempts, 6 aces, 46 assists, 8 blocks, 62 digs.
- Gibadlo led the team with 16 kills and a season-high 3 aces.
- Isabelle Marco led the team in assists (38) and a season-high in digs (11)
- Grace Moss recorded a season-high 8 digs.
- Moea'i posted season-highs in digs (5) and assists (2).
The Utes head back home to host No. 7 Arizona State on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. MT.
Utah will celebrate 50 years of the program on Alumni Night against ASU and hold a Kids Clinic immediately following the match.
Krista Blunk and Linda Byington will be on the ESPN+ call.
2025 UTAH VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE, ROSTER, & TICKETING INFO.
View full schedule here. | Check out Utah Volleyball's full 2025 roster here.
Season tickets are available here. | Single game tickets are available here.
FOLLOW THE UTES
For an inside look at the Utah Volleyball program, including tournament, roster and news updates, fans can follow the Utes on social media (Twitter: @UtahVolleyball | Instagram: @utahvolleyball).
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL MOBILE APP OF THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH TODAY – UTAH 360
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Utah
CU
Kills
49
56
Errors
23
22
Attempts
153
154
Hitting %
.170
.221
Points
63.0
69.0
Assists
47
50
Aces
6
3
Blocks
8
10
Game Leaders
Kills
17
Aces
3
Blocks
1
Kills
10
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
9
Aces
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Blocks
3
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
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