Iowa State goes 2-0 at Gaucho Invitational
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Iowa State volleyball team put on a resilient display during its road trip to the West Coast, fighting through back-to-back four-set battles at the Thunderdome to improve to 4-1 on the season. The Cyclones opened the invitational with a dramatic comeback victory over tournament host UC Santa Barbara on Thursday […]
Santa Barbara, Calif. – Iowa State's volleyball team secured a 2-0 start at the Gaucho Invitational on Thursday and Friday. The Cyclones bounced back from an opening-set loss to defeat UC Santa Barbara 18-25, 26-24, 25-20, 25-21, thanks to efficient offensive play and strong defense. Sophomore Nayeli Gonzalez led the attack with 18 kills, while junior Nayeli Ti'a and Lilly Wachholz contributed 17 and 12 kills respectively.
Setter Ava Martin recorded 42 assists, and libero Rachel Van Gorp displayed her defensive prowess with 13 digs. Iowa State's strong performance continued on Friday night as they overcame a tough Utah State challenge with a 25-20, 17-25, 28-26, 25-23 victory. Wachholz again shined with 18 kills (.484), Ti'a added 11 kills and 12 digs, and Daaliyah Kemp provided a crucial offensive spark with 6 kills (.667).
Despite Utah State hitting .210 to .191, the Cyclones held firm in high-pressure sets, ultimately winning 25-23 in the fourth set.
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