SALT LAKE CITY — The 11th-seeded Utah women’s volleyball team is one step closer to advancing to its first Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament since joining the Pac-12 after a 3-0 sweep Thursday over the Cleveland State Vikings.
Utah (23-9) finished the match on a 10-0 run in the final set to advance to the second round of the tournament, sending the Vikings (22-8) packing. Utah won the third set 25-12 to secure the win.
The Utes were led by senior Adora Anae, who finished the match with 11 kills and 13 digs in the winning effort.