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In a dramatic opening match of the Long Beach State Tournament, the San Diego State volleyball team defeated Oregon 3-2 after overcoming a two-set deficit. SDSU showcased resilience, rallying from a nine-point deficit in the third set and edging out Oregon in a tightly contested fifth set. Amber Keen starred with 14 kills, leading her team to victory and marking Oregon’s first loss of the season. With this win, SDSU aims to continue their momentum in the tournament.
Long Beach, California – The San Diego State volleyball team secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Oregon in their opening match of the Long Beach State Tournament on Thursday, overcoming a two-set deficit to claim the win. The match scores were 25-14, 24-26, 24-26, 25-23, and 15-12, marking Oregon’s first loss of the season, dropping their record to 5-1, while SDSU improved to 3-3.
Despite Oregon’s advantage in kills (57 to 49) and team blocks (13.0 to 8.0), the Ducks struggled with inconsistencies, committing a staggering 28 service errors throughout the match. In contrast, SDSU recorded five service aces and 16 service errors. The match highlighted SDSU’s resilience and ability to capitalize on their opponents’ mistakes.
Amber Keen was a standout performer for SDSU, achieving a career-high of 14 kills while hitting an impressive .650 efficiency. Her contributions were complemented by Madison Corf with 11 kills and Taylor Underwood, who added 10 kills and provided key defensive plays with three blocks, including two solo efforts. In addition, Zara Stewart was instrumental on defense, recording a game-high 15 digs, tied with Oregon’s Natalie Fukumoto.
The thrilling contest saw significant momentum swings—Oregon initially took control by winning the second and third sets. In the third set, SDSU faced a daunting nine-point deficit at 20-11 but showcased remarkable tenacity, launching a 13-4 run to level the score at 24-24. However, Oregon managed to secure the last two points, seizing a 2-1 advantage into the fourth set.
In the fourth set, the teams exchanged leads with 13 ties and eight lead changes. SDSU, facing a late deficit of 20-18, again demonstrated their fighting spirit. They rallied to win the fourth set 25-23, forcing a decisive fifth set. The final set was tightly contested, but SDSU established control after an Oregon service error, ultimately winning the fifth set 15-12.
Statistical analysis of the match showed that SDSU achieved their best hitting percentage in the first set with .448. Oregon’s Valentina Vaulet was the Ducks’ top scorer, contributing 16 kills and 10 digs. Another key player for Oregon, Sophia Meyers, recorded 14 kills with a hitting efficiency of .361. Iva Šucurovic led the match in block assists with eight.
Looking ahead, the Long Beach State Tournament will continue on Friday, with San Diego State volleyball set to face UC Riverside at 4 p.m. PT. The performance against Oregon illustrates SDSU’s potential and determination as they seek to improve their record and make a statement at the tournament.
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