Utah State volleyball stymies Falcons for 3-1 victory – Cache Valley Daily
LOGAN, Utah — Needing a win to keep pace in the crowded Mountain West standings, Utah State volleyball put together a complete performance for a 3-1 victory over Air Force on Thursday night, despite a less-than-complete roster. “It’s good to get a win. Excited to be back,” head coach Rob Neilsen said. “We’re getting battle-tested here. We’ve got some injuries going on. So we had some people come in and step up and do a great job. It’s fun to see.” USU started the match firing on all cylinders. Facing a 6-4 deficit in the first set, the Aggies answered with a 12-2 run to take a commanding lead and coast to a 25-14 victory. The Aggies rolled their momentum into the second set, utilizing a 6-1 run to take a 13-9 lead near the halfway point. After maintaining a three- to four-point lead for several rotations, a 4-1 burst late in the set ultimately secured the 25-19 victory to put USU up 2-0 in the contest. A spirited effort from the Falcons spurred Air Force to a 19-12 lead in the third set. With spirit of their own, the Aggies clawed back into the set with a 5-0 run.
