Seattle U Wins Four-set Volleyball Match Against Pacific

The University of the Pacific women’s volleyball team faced a difficult night at the Redhawk Center on Thursday, falling to Seattle U in a hard-fought four-set match.

Despite a resilient effort to extend the contest, the Tigers were unable to overcome the Redhawks, dropping the match 25-11, 23-25, 25-18, and 25-14.

The loss moves the Tigers to a 4-22 overall record, including a 0-14 standing within the West Coast Conference. For Seattle U, the victory improves their record to 5-18 overall and 2-11 in conference play.

Nicole Zake anchored the Pacific offense, delivering a standout performance that saw her reach double-digit kills for the 13th time this season. Zake finished the night with 13 kills on 37 attempts, maintaining a .216 hitting percentage. Her contribution extended beyond the attack, as she added a service ace, a block assist, and two digs to finish with 14.5 points.

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Gracie Armato and Julia Porath fueled the Tigers' offense with six and five kills, respectively. Setting duties were shared by Alessia Couchond and Gwen Hansen, who combined for 33 assists. Couchond led the effort with 21 assists, helping to overcome a Pacific squad that found its footing during a high-stakes second set.

After a challenging opening set that saw Seattle U pull away early, the Tigers fought back. Trailing 10-5 in the second set, Pacific executed a 7-2 scoring run to knot the score at 12 apiece. That surge was fueled by key plays from Porath and Zake, who combined for two kills and a service ace during the rally.

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The momentum continued as the teams traded points late into the set. Pacific eventually surged ahead 24-21, spurred by four consecutive kills split between Armato and Olga Gergacz. Although Seattle U narrowed the gap to 24-23, Zake sealed the set for the Tigers with a final kill, securing a 25-23 win that leveled the match at one set each.

The Redhawks regained control in the final two frames. Seattle U claimed the third set 25-18 and closed out the match in the fourth, 25-14, effectively ending the Tigers’ hopes for a road comeback. The defeat highlights the ongoing challenges for Pacific as they navigate the final stretches of their conference road slate.

The road trip does not pause for the Tigers. Pacific is scheduled to conclude its conference road schedule on Saturday, Nov. 14, with a match against Portland. The contest is set to begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Chiles Center and will be available for viewing on ESPN+.

Fans interested in following the remainder of the season can find updates on the team’s official social media channels, including X, Instagram, and Facebook. Tickets for upcoming home events are available through the PacificTigers.com portal or via the team’s box office at 209-946-2474.