Bulls Fall in Five-Set Thriller at UCF

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Bulls Fall in Five-Set Thriller at UCF

Team 1 2 3 4           5
USF 19 19 25 26         8
UCF 25 25 21 24        15

By TOM ZEBOLD

USF Senior Writer

ORLANDO, OCT. 29, 2014 – The Bulls roared back from a two-set deficit before they were edged in a five-set thriller at UCF on Wednesday night.

American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week Erin Fairs led the impressive comeback attempt with 27 kills and 11 digs in USF's 19-25, 19-25, 25-21, 26-24, 8-15 loss. Dakota Hampton also posted a double-double with 10 kills and 10 digs for the Bulls (9-14, 3-8).

UCF (18-5, 11-0) extended its winning streak to 11 matches behind a 22-kill performance by Jale Hervey. The Knights are receiving votes in the AVCA Top 25 Poll and improved to 9-1 at home this season.

USF took UCF to four sets in the programs' first meeting of the season and the Bulls turned in an all-around team performance in Wednesday's rematch. Senior Jennica Mullins posted a match-high eight blocks to go along with five kills. Alex Mendoza registered 26 assists and six digs, while Natalia Soares added 22 assists and eight digs.

The Bulls return to the Corral to host East Carolina on Sunday at 11 a.m. and fans can purchase tickets HERE. Immediately following the match, all kids middle-school-aged and younger are invited to participate in a free one-hour volleyball skills clinic with the USF players and coaches, on the court.

 

USF Kills Digs Hit Pct.
Erin Fairs 27 11

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UCF Kills Hit Pct. Digs
Jale Hervey 22 .350 4
USF Assists Digs  
Alex Mendoza 26 6

 

UCF Kills Digs  
Loren Cory 14 3  
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Players Mentioned

Erin Fairs

#7 Erin Fairs

OH
5' 11"
Freshman
Natalia Soares

#17 Natalia Soares

S
5' 7"
Freshman
Dakota Hampton

#11 Dakota Hampton

OH
6' 0"
Freshman
Jennica Mullins

#12 Jennica Mullins

MB
6' 1"
Junior
Alex Mendoza

#19 Alex Mendoza

S
5' 11"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Erin Fairs

#7 Erin Fairs

5' 11"
Freshman
OH
Natalia Soares

#17 Natalia Soares

5' 7"
Freshman
S
Dakota Hampton

#11 Dakota Hampton

6' 0"
Freshman
OH
Jennica Mullins

#12 Jennica Mullins

6' 1"
Junior
MB
Alex Mendoza

#19 Alex Mendoza

5' 11"
Freshman
S