Thursday, October 17
USAFA
6:00 pm MT
Air Force Academy
vs
Fresno State
Photo by: Ray Bahner.
Falcons Return Home to Close Out First Half of MW Season
10/15/2024 5:39:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
\The Air Force volleyball team returns to the Academy this week for a pair of Mountain West contests. The Falcons will close out the first half of their home-and-home conference schedule with matches against Fresno State on Thursday, Oct. 17, and San Jose State on Saturday, Oct. 19.
MATCH INFORMATION
Thursday's match will begin at 6:00 p.m., while Saturday's contest will begin at 12:30 p.m. (MT). Both matches will be broadcast live on the Mountain West Network and the MW App, with FalconVision's Jason Carter on the call (the MW App is available for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, and Android TV). Direct links for video and live stats are available on the Falcons' schedule page at GoAirForceFalcons.com.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
Fresno State, last year's tournament champion, is currently 8-9 on the season and improved to 4-2 in the Mountain West following victories over UNLV (3-1) and San Diego State (3-2) last week. San Jose State, which will play at New Mexico on Thursday, enters the week at 9-3, with a 4-3 mark in the Mountain West after last week's losses to San Diego State (0-3) and UNLV (1-3). Thia week's opponents are ranked 1-2 in the conference for service aces during conference matches, as the Spartans average 1.86 per set and the Bulldogs hold a 1.67 average. Fresno State also holds a top-three ranking in digs, with a 14.63 per-set average. Individually, Fresno State's Addison Haluska leads the Mountain West in kills (4.48) and points (5.11), while San Jose State's Emma Testi averages a league-leading 0.86 aces per set
HISTORY 101
After sweeping Fresno State last season, Air Force holds a winning all-time mark against the Bulldogs at 13-12. The Falcons have won their last three meetings with Fresno State and have won seven of the last eight contests at the Academy - a stretch dating back to 2016. Air Force is 7-13 all-time against San Jose State, but have won the last two matches – both at the Academy – in straight sets.
WE'LL BE SEEING YOU
Air Force will face the Bulldogs and Spartans again in just two weeks, as it kicks off the second half of its home-and-home schedule at San Jose State and Fresno State.
AROUND THE CONFERENCE
Jordan Suan is ranked sixth in the Mountain West in overall digs, with a 3.83 per-set average, while holding the same ranking in conference digs at 3.61. The junior is one of four Falcons ranked among the MW Top 10 in conference matches, as Mia Loyd and Ashley Bible are listed eighth in assists (5.70) and points (3.54), respectively, and Grace Fiaseu is ranked 10th in hitting with a .333 average.A complete list of Air Force's rankings in the Mountain West can be found on Page 3 of this release.
WHAT'S ON DECK
The Falcons close out their current three-match homestand – and the first half of the Mountain West season – next Thursday (Oct 21), when they host Wyoming in the only meeting of the season between the two schools. Air Force will also meet its other 'one-time' opponent next week, as it kicks off the second half of the conference campaign at Colorado State on Saturday, Oct. 23.
MATCH INFORMATION
Thursday's match will begin at 6:00 p.m., while Saturday's contest will begin at 12:30 p.m. (MT). Both matches will be broadcast live on the Mountain West Network and the MW App, with FalconVision's Jason Carter on the call (the MW App is available for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, and Android TV). Direct links for video and live stats are available on the Falcons' schedule page at GoAirForceFalcons.com.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
Fresno State, last year's tournament champion, is currently 8-9 on the season and improved to 4-2 in the Mountain West following victories over UNLV (3-1) and San Diego State (3-2) last week. San Jose State, which will play at New Mexico on Thursday, enters the week at 9-3, with a 4-3 mark in the Mountain West after last week's losses to San Diego State (0-3) and UNLV (1-3). Thia week's opponents are ranked 1-2 in the conference for service aces during conference matches, as the Spartans average 1.86 per set and the Bulldogs hold a 1.67 average. Fresno State also holds a top-three ranking in digs, with a 14.63 per-set average. Individually, Fresno State's Addison Haluska leads the Mountain West in kills (4.48) and points (5.11), while San Jose State's Emma Testi averages a league-leading 0.86 aces per set
HISTORY 101
After sweeping Fresno State last season, Air Force holds a winning all-time mark against the Bulldogs at 13-12. The Falcons have won their last three meetings with Fresno State and have won seven of the last eight contests at the Academy - a stretch dating back to 2016. Air Force is 7-13 all-time against San Jose State, but have won the last two matches – both at the Academy – in straight sets.
WE'LL BE SEEING YOU
Air Force will face the Bulldogs and Spartans again in just two weeks, as it kicks off the second half of its home-and-home schedule at San Jose State and Fresno State.
AROUND THE CONFERENCE
Jordan Suan is ranked sixth in the Mountain West in overall digs, with a 3.83 per-set average, while holding the same ranking in conference digs at 3.61. The junior is one of four Falcons ranked among the MW Top 10 in conference matches, as Mia Loyd and Ashley Bible are listed eighth in assists (5.70) and points (3.54), respectively, and Grace Fiaseu is ranked 10th in hitting with a .333 average.A complete list of Air Force's rankings in the Mountain West can be found on Page 3 of this release.
WHAT'S ON DECK
The Falcons close out their current three-match homestand – and the first half of the Mountain West season – next Thursday (Oct 21), when they host Wyoming in the only meeting of the season between the two schools. Air Force will also meet its other 'one-time' opponent next week, as it kicks off the second half of the conference campaign at Colorado State on Saturday, Oct. 23.
Players Mentioned
OH
/ Women's Volleyball
MB/RS
/ Women's Volleyball
DS/L
/ Women's VolleyballMacey Donathan Interview Sept 9, 2025
Tuesday, September 09
Macey Donathan Interview - September 2nd, 2025
Tuesday, September 02
Falcons win big over Seattle U
Sunday, August 31
Air Force wins in 4 sets against Portland State
Saturday, August 30
