Box Score Sept. 8, 2017 Box Score
THE RUNDOWN HONOLULU -- Baylor volleyball (5-2) held off the possibility of a fifth set as it grinded out a four-set victory over Nevada (2-5) Thursday afternoon at the Stan Sheriff Center, 25-10, 25-13, 23-25, 29-27.
The Bears were led by senior Katie Staiger who recorded her fourth double-double of the season with 19 kills and 16 digs. Freshman Hannah Lockin recorded another double-double with 52 assists and 11 digs while senior Jana Brusek led all players with 22 digs.
BU led at the net with a 13.0-10.0 blocking advantage, coming up with a crucial block to give the Bears a match point in the fourth frame.
Baylor cruised in the first two sets, siding out at 90 percent in the opening frame. The Bears opened with an 8-1 lead in the opening set and never looked back en route to a 25-10 win.
The momentum stayed with the Bears in set two, hitting a match-high .444 attack effort to take the commanding 2-0 advantage.
Baylor let service errors smother the opportunity to get back into the third set, ultimately falling 25-23 after a late rally.
The Bears faced a 24-21 deficit and fought off five set points before winning on their second match point to take the fourth set and the match.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Katie Staiger (19 kills, 16 digs) and Hannah Lockin (52 assists, 11 digs) recorded double-doubles against the Wolf Pack.
- The Bears held its third opponent of the season below a .100 hitting efficiency (.033).
- Jana Brusek led all players with 22 digs.
- Camryn Freiberg led all players with seven blocks.
- With the win, Baylor moves to 2-2 in the all-time series against Nevada.
STAT OF THE MATCH
5 -- the amount of set points Baylor erased before securing the fourth set and match.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Bears continue tournament action against host Hawai'i at 12 a.m. CT Friday night at the Stan Sheriff Center. The match will be live streamed on BigWest.TV.
