Colorado State Pueblo swept UCCS, 3-0, in an RMAC Power Pod match Friday, taking the third set 30-28 after the Mountain Lions rallied to lead 24-23. Nicole Himebauch led UCCS with 11 kills, but the ThunderWolves hit .279 to UCCS’ .126.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 18-25, 16-25, 28-30.
  • UCCS: 13-8 overall, 8-2 in the RMAC; CSU Pueblo: 9-12 overall, 4-6 in the RMAC.
  • UCCS had 42 kills on 135 attacks and 53 digs; CSU Pueblo recorded 39 kills and 11 blocks.
  • Payton Tompkins reached 1,045 career kills, tying for sixth all-time at UCCS.
Yes, But

Despite losing in straight sets, UCCS pushed the decisive third set into extra points and finished with more kills than CSU Pueblo. The ThunderWolves’ stronger hitting efficiency and 11 blocks helped them close out the match.

What's Next

UCCS hosts Western Colorado on Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. and Fort Lewis on Oct. 31 at 3 p.m., closing its regular-season home schedule.

Bottom Line

UCCS showed fight in a near-turnaround third set, but converting more attacks into points will be key as the Mountain Lions head into their final home matches.