Denver Sweeps San Francisco in Three Sets
The University of Denver volleyball team beat the University of San Francisco 3-0 on Oct. 31 at Hamilton Gymnasium.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Volleyball
Denver defeated San Francisco 3-0 at Hamilton Gymnasium, winning sets 25-17, 25-16 and 25-22. The result improves Denver's record to 13-11 and drops San Francisco to 10-15.
Why it matters
The sweep gives Denver another win as it moves toward its next home match against University of San Diego on Nov. 7. The result also keeps Denver's season on track in the local collegiate volleyball schedule.
Denver recorded 46 kills, a .424 team hitting percentage and seven aces in the 3-0 win, with sophomore libero Madison Winkler adding 11 digs. The extraction does not include San Francisco's kill or hitting totals for comparison.
The players
Madison Winkler
Sophomore libero for the University of Denver volleyball team, recognized for her defensive play in the match.
The details
Denver recorded 13 kills without an error in the opening set and used strong attacks to pressure San Francisco in the second set. The team finished the match with five total blocks.
Timeline
Oct. 31, 2026: Denver defeats San Francisco 3-0 at Hamilton Gymnasium.
Nov. 7, 2026: Denver plays University of San Diego at Hamilton Gymnasium.
Season Trajectory
The sweep lifts Denver to 13-11 on the season and keeps the program on pace in its home schedule. The result adds to the team's campaign while San Francisco falls to 10-15 in its season record.
Denver's win improves its record to 13-11, which matters for fans tracking the team's conference standing. Fans planning to attend can expect the next home match at Hamilton Gymnasium on Nov. 7 against University of San Diego.
The takeaway
Denver's balanced attack and strong defense produced a clean sweep that keeps the team's momentum heading into its next home match. Readers following the program should watch the Nov. 7 matchup against University of San Diego.
What happens next
Denver will play University of San Diego at Hamilton Gymnasium on Nov. 7, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Volleyball coverage for Denver.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Duclarion.
