Oregon State Volleyball Sweeps Boise State in Straight Sets

Oregon State volleyball secures straight-set sweep in Boise

The Beavers controlled the tempo from the opening serve, ultimately winning the match in three sets to move their season record to 13-9.

The victory is particularly significant for the Beavers’ standing in the Pac-12, as the win brings their conference record to 8-3 with only five contests remaining in the regular season. While the Beavers faced early resistance in several sets, their ability to maintain offensive efficiency and defensive pressure at the net proved to be the deciding factor in the Idaho matchup.

Net dominance and defensive pressure define the sweep

The match began with a high-intensity first set that saw both teams trading runs. While the score sat tied at 10-10, Oregon State pulled away with five unanswered points. This surge was anchored by defensive plays at the net, specifically block assists from Alana Marrs and Taylor Treahy, which forced a Boise State timeout. Green provided early momentum in this frame, accounting for four of her nine total kills during the first set to help secure a 25-20 victory.

Is Oregon State better than Boise? Maybe! Honestly not totally sure yet. But, Oregon State has done nothing but produce explosive plays… And Boise has given up more explosive plays than almost all FBS teams.

— https://x.com/SSN_Pac12/status/2109095976967504091

Oregon State’s statistical superiority was most evident in their ability to stifle the Boise State attack. As a unit, the Beavers hit .289 and recorded nine blocks and six service aces. The defensive pressure was so consistent that five different Boise State attackers were held to a hitting percentage below .100.

The second set highlighted the individual contributions of the Beavers’ senior setter, Jackie Matias. After building an 11-7 lead via an ace, Matias helped navigate a late push by the Broncos, who had narrowed the gap to 19-18. Matias responded by scoring three consecutive points—utilizing a setter dump and two aces—to close out the set 25-20.

The following table summarizes the primary offensive and defensive contributors for Oregon State during the match:

Player	Kills	Blocks	Other Key Stats
Taray Tela	9	4	.667 hitting percentage
AC Froehlich	9	–	6 digs
Cheyenne Green	9	–	4 kills in first set
Alana Marrs	8	4	.412 hitting percentage

The final push and upcoming schedule

In the third set, Tela helped spark a 3-0 run to establish an early 12-7 lead. Although Boise State managed to close the gap to 18-16, the Beavers finished the match with a decisive 4-0 run. This final stretch included two aces from Taylor Treahy, resulting in a 25-19 set score and the completed sweep.

Oregon State Volleyball Sweeps Boise State in Straight Sets — Photo: nbc16.com

The Beavers now face a challenging stretch of travel, with three upcoming road matches on the schedule. Following this period, Oregon State will return home for the conclusion of their regular season. Their final two home matches are scheduled against San Diego State on November 17 at 6 p.m. and a rematch against Boise State on November 19 at 6 p.m.