Nov. 9, 2014 LOGAN, Utah - Utah State women's volleyball will play its third match on the road in five days when the Aggies travel to Orem, Utah to face Utah Valley at 7 p.m. on Monday. USU will enter the contest having won its first two matches on its current road swing with victories at Nevada (3-1) on Thursday and at San José State (3-0) on Saturday.
Utah Valley will also be playing its third match in five days on Monday, but have played them all at home. The Wolverines have enjoyed a similar two-match streak with wins over Chicago State (3-0) on Thursday and UMKC (3-1) on Saturday. Monday night will also mark the home finale and "Senior Night" for UVU. Utah Valley will honor each of its five seniors prior to the match, including middle blocker Jaramey Barney, libero McKenna Tait, right side Cassie Wahlin, outside Kalani Norris and setter Jen Hardman.
Utah State holds a narrow 6-5 advantage in the all-time series, taking the 2013 contest, 3-0, when the teams met in Logan. Elle Brainard and Rachel Orr led the offense with 12 and 10 kills, respectively, as the Aggies hit .371 (46-10-97) to Utah Valley's .072 (26-19-97). Utah State also out blocked the Wolverines 10.5 to 6.0 with Kaitlyn VanHoff leading the way with six.
Fans can follow the match on Monday night via live stat and live video links online at www.utahstateaggies.com.
Utah State volleyball season and single-match tickets are available by contacting the USU Ticket Office at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum during its office hours 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday or by phone by calling 1-888-USTATE-1 or (435) 797-0305. Season tickets can also be purchased online at www.UtahStateAggies.com, the official website of USU Athletics and clicking on the "Ticket Office" tab.
Fans can also follow the Aggie volleyball program on twitter @USUVolleyball, on facebook at USUVolleyball or on instagram at @usuvolleyball. Aggie fans can also follow the Utah State athletic program at @USUAthletics, on facebook at Utah State University Athletics or on instagram at @USUAthletics.
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