Fresno State fell to Colorado State in three sets Thursday, despite opening the match with an early lead and improving its hitting percentage in each set. Kiley Devery led the Bulldogs with 12 kills. Fresno State now stands at 7-13 overall and 2-7 in Pac-12 play.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 20-25, 15-25, 15-25.
  • Fresno State: 7-13 overall, 2-7 in conference play.
  • Colorado State: 17-3 overall, 10-0 in conference play.
  • Devery had 12 kills on .280 hitting; Fresno State totaled 32 kills, 32 digs, 3 service aces and 3 team blocks.
State of Play
  • The Bulldogs led early in the first two sets but couldn’t sustain their advantage.
  • Colorado State closed the second set with 7 straight points and pulled away with a 7-0 run in the third.
  • Fresno State’s hitting improved in every set, peaking at .207 in the third.
What’s Next

Fresno State returns to the Save Mart Center on Saturday, Oct. 31, to face Gonzaga at 1 p.m. PT.

Bottom Line

The Bulldogs showed flashes of competitiveness but couldn’t stop Colorado State’s decisive scoring runs. Their next home match offers a chance to turn improved late-match hitting into a stronger result.