Boise State Sweeps San Diego State at Peterson Gym
The Aztecs suffer their first loss in nine matches following a straight-set defeat against the visiting Broncos.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Volleyball
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Boise State defeated San Diego State in three sets on Thursday night at Peterson Gym. The loss snaps the Aztecs' eight-game winning streak.
Why it matters
This defeat impacts the momentum of the Aztecs as they look to maintain their standing in the Pac-12. The result also highlights a disparity in offensive efficiency during a critical stretch of the season.
Boise State outpaced San Diego State with a .294 hitting percentage compared to the Aztecs' .186. Ella Schabort led the offensive effort with 15 kills in the three-set match.
The players
Ella Schabort
She is an active player who recorded 15 kills during the match against the Broncos.
Kendall Mairs
She contributed 29 assists and 15 digs to the team performance.
Zara Stewart
She recorded 19 digs for the Aztecs in the loss.
The details
Boise State secured the victory with set scores of 19-25, 23-25, and 21-25. The Aztecs struggled offensively in the final set, recording seven kills against seven attack errors.
Timeline
Thursday night, October 29, 2026
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Season Trajectory
The loss snaps an eight-game winning streak and alters the Aztecs' momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. This result forces a recalibration for the team as they defend their 8-2 record in the Pac-12.
San Diego State falls to 13-7 overall with this loss, while Boise State improves to 14-9. The Aztecs must now prepare for a Saturday noon matchup against Washington State to recover their conference position.
The takeaway
Maintaining offensive consistency remains vital for the Aztecs as they aim to avoid consecutive losses. The team must address their hitting errors to bounce back in the upcoming match against Washington State.
What happens next
San Diego State is scheduled to play Washington State on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at noon.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Aztec.
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