The Sacramento State Hornets were outmatched in their non-conference home opener on Wednesday, falling to the Santa Clara Broncos in a three-set sweep (25-20, 26-24, 30-28) at Colberg Court.

The Hornets played without the services of two probable starters (middle hitter Maddison Thivierge and setter Hannh Hettings) and were bested by a tough Santa Clara offense in kills (50-38), hitting percentage (.197-.164), assists (42-37) and digs (70-63).  

Strong performances by Sacramento State sophomore Janelle Currey (15 kills, 10 digs, career-high 5 blocks) and junior Kelsey Elston (8 kills, four blocks, and a .421 hitting percentage) were not enough to give the Hornets the edge.

Sacramento State falls to 2-2 overall, and the Broncos improve to 3-1.  Big Sky Conference play for the Hornets begins September 23rd against Northern Colorado.

The Hornets will next host the Sacramento State Invitational this Friday-Saturday, Sept. 3-4.  For complete tournament information and schedule, click here. 

Head Coach Ruben Volta

Janelle Currey

Janelle Currey

Sydney Kordic

Kayla Lommori

Eryn Kirby

Eryn Kirby

Photos: Steven Chea