Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
This year, the team started slow again with a 3-4 record. But DSU sits undefeated atop the PacWest standings once again after Saturday’s sweep of Holy Names University.
The Trailblazers’ 3-0 record includes road victories against then-undefeated Concordia and Point Loma, the two teams picked third and fourth in the PacWest preseason poll.
“Our team chemistry has been untouchable,” said DSU outside hitter Taylor Duryea. “When we play together, we are really hard to beat. When we are in rhythm, both offensively and defensively, we can beat any team.”
The match against HNU’s outcome was forecast early with twin 25-12 sets to open the match. The Trailblazers finished the match with a 25-20 score in the final set.
Fourteen players saw floor action as Felder spread the playing time to her reserves, starting in the second set. Lindsay Garrett, Brette Anderson and Taylor Duryea led the team in kills with seven apiece. Kayla Chapman and Jaydra Thurber each recorded five kills. Kailey Frei led the team with 23 assists. Garrett recorded nine blocks. Duryea led the team with 14 digs.
The ‘Blazers only scored one service ace in the match after averaging seven over the first nine matches. DSU got most of its points Saturday on its attack and HNU’s errors. Dixie State’s attack percentage was .250 against a negative .082 from HNU.
They also outperformed the visiting Hawks in total kills (39-21) and blocks (15-4). DSU was without team captain and kills leader Delayne Daniel. She is expected to return Monday.
“Our team has a lot of depth and talent,” said Duryea. “We can count on each other when one of us misses a game.”
The Trailblazers will host Hawaii Hilo on Monday at the Student Activities Center. Game time is scheduled for 6 p.m.
File photo of Dixie State's Taylor Duryea (4), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Megan Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Kayla Chapman (13), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Megan Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Lindsay Garrett (3), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Megan Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Kailey Frei (1), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Megan Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Kayla Chapman (13), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Brette Anderson (10) and Lindsay Garrett (3), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Amanda Schultz (15), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Taylor Duryea (4), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Lindsay Garrett (3), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Kailey Frei (1) and Kayla Chapman (13), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Brette Anderson (10), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Taylor Duryea (4), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Amanda Schultz (15), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Jaclyn Condie (5), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Kayla Chapman (13), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Sidney Brandon (7), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Kailey Frei (1), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Sidney Brandon (7), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Taylor Duryea (4), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Jaydra Thurber (14), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Megan Huddleston (9), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Lindsay Garrett (3), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Megan Huddleston (9), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
Dixie State's Taylor Duryea (4), Dixie State University vs. Holy Names University, Volleyball, St. George, Utah, Sept. 24, 2016, | Photo by Robert Hoppie, ASPpix.com, St. George News
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