Score: UC Davis 3, Saint Mary's 1
Set Scores: 25-21, 25-19, 18-25, 25-23
Location: Moraga, Calif. (University Credit Union Pavilion)
Records: UC Davis, 3-2, Saint Mary's 0-3
The short story: Olivia Utterback matched her career-high with 25 kills, while
Jade Light contributed 18 kills, as the duo powered UC Davis to a road victory against Saint Mary's in Moraga.
FIRST SERVE
- Utterback spearheaded the Aggies' offense, amassing 25 kills and contributing 14 digs.
- Light was equally formidable for UC Davis, recording a season-high 18 kills.
- Mia Starr was instrumental throughout the match, finishing just one assist shy of her season-high.
- Allie Caldwell anchored the defense with five blocks, while Light and Starr each added three blocks.
- The Aggies tallied seven service aces as a team, with Utterback leading the charge with three.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- UC Davis opened strong, securing the first set 25-21
- The Aggies maintained their momentum in the second set, with Utterback delivering the decisive kill to close it out
- The Gaels responded with adjustments, recording three of their seven total aces to claim the third set 25-18
- The fourth and final set was a tightly contested battle, but Breeze Czapinski and Utterback combined for the final five kills, clinching the match for the Aggies with a 3-1 victory
NEXT UP: UC Davis will be back in action on Tuesday, Sept. 10, hosting Causeway rivals Sacramento State for the team's home-opener of 2024. Game-time is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. PT against the Hornets.
