Utah Falls to Colorado in Four Sets
Utah has dropped four straight matches after a 3-1 loss to Colorado at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Volleyball
Utah lost its volleyball match to Colorado 3-1 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Colorado took Sets 1, 3 and 4, with Set 4 decided 26-24 in overtime, while Utah won Set 2 25-20.
Why it matters
The loss extends Utah's losing streak to four matches and drops the team to 2-5 since winning two ranked Big 12 matches. With four Big 12 matches left among its final nine games, the team's conference standing is under pressure.
Utah's record is 12-8 overall and 2-5 since its two ranked Big 12 wins, with four straight losses now on the books. Colorado's four-set win included a 26-24 overtime finish in Set 4, and the stub does not indicate how the team's conference position compares with its rivals.
The players
Utah Volleyball
The University of Utah's women's volleyball program competes in the Big 12 Conference and is based in Salt Lake City.
Colorado Volleyball
The University of Colorado's women's volleyball program competes in the Big 12 Conference and won this match 3-1.
BYU Volleyball
Brigham Young University's volleyball program is Utah's rival and the team Utah faces on the road this Friday.
The details
Colorado closed out Set 1 at 25-22 after the teams were tied at 20 ten times. The Buffaloes then took Set 3 25-19 and won Set 4 in overtime after scoring the last two points, while Utah's only set win came in Set 2 at 25-20.
Timeline
Last month: Utah lost to BYU.
This weekend: Utah lost to Colorado 3-1.
This Friday: Utah plays rival BYU on the road.
Season Trajectory
Utah's 2-5 run since its two ranked Big 12 wins has turned a promising stretch into a four-match losing streak. With four conference matches among its final nine games, the team's remaining schedule will determine whether it can recover its position in the Big 12.
Utah's four-match losing streak leaves the team needing consistent wins to stay in the Big 12 race. Fans planning to attend or follow the team should note that the Friday match at BYU is on the road.
The takeaway
Utah's remaining Big 12 schedule is short, and every match now carries more weight after the losing streak. Watching how the team responds on the road at BYU will show whether the slide is ending.
What happens next
Utah plays rival BYU on the road this Friday, the next scheduled match in its final nine games.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Utah Chronicle.
