DENVER – The University of Denver volleyball team returns to Hamilton Gymnasium on Thursday, Oct. 29, welcoming Santa Clara for a West Coast Conference matchup. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. MT, with the match streaming on ESPN+.
Denver enters Thursday at 11-10 overall and 4-5 in WCC play after sweeping Pacific in three sets on Oct. 24. The Pioneers hit .267 as a team in the victory, recording 41 kills and eight total blocks while holding the Tigers to a .140 hitting percentage.
The Pioneers have won three of their last four matches, including consecutive conference road victories over Portland and Seattle earlier this month. Denver will look to carry that momentum into its return home as it continues its inaugural season in the WCC.
Santa Clara comes to Denver at 8-13 overall and 4-5 in conference play after falling to Pepperdine in four sets on Oct. 24.
Denver’s offense is led by sophomore outside hitter Alicia Thibodeau, who has recorded a team-high 214 kills this season. Freshman setter Lily Van Hal leads the Pioneers with 445 assists, averaging 5.78 per set, while sophomore libero Madison Winkler has collected 362 digs.
Thursday marks Denver’s first WCC meeting with Santa Clara. The Pioneers hold a 1-2 all-time record against the Broncos, with the most recent meeting coming in 2019.
Denver continues its homestand Saturday, Oct. 31, hosting San Francisco at noon MT at Hamilton Gymnasium.
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