SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — A season ago at the Mott Athletic Center, the Gaels took on 19th ranked Arkansas, went ahead two sets to one, but couldn't finish off their nationally ranked foe. Today, in almost deja vu fashion, the Gaels (2-9) went ahead 2-1 against 20th ranked Utah (8-3), but again fell just short in another five set thriller. That said, the Gaels won seven of 13 sets in their final weekend of the non-conference slate, and will look to keep that positive momentum rolling into conference play next week.
It was a dream start in set one for the Gaels, who scored the first eight points of the match before the Utes could sideout, sparked by three kills and a block from Genevieve Bane.