The Utes went into the match like a student with all the answers to the test in their back pocket, and they passed with flying colors.
Utah’s women’s volleyball team earned a three-set victory, 25-14, 25-21 and 25-12, over Cleveland State to start its NCAA Tournament in front of an announced 1,792 in the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Thursday night.
Senior outside hitter Adora Anae led the Utes with 11 kills and also came up with 13 digs, while sophomore setter Bailey Choy triggered the offense with 26 assists. Carly Trueman added nine kills, while Kenzie Koerber and Tawnee Luafalemana each blocked five shots.