The Air Force Falcons women’s volleyball team secured a 3-0 win against San Jose State on Thursday night at Cadet East Gym. The match scores were 25-21, 25-22, and 25-21. This victory allowed the Falcons to split the season series with the Spartans and improved their record to 13-12 overall and 5-8 in Mountain West play.
Sophomore Alysa Walker and senior Ashley Bible led the Falcons’ offense, recording 15 and 10 kills respectively. Together, they accounted for more than half of Air Force’s total kills in the match. Bible also contributed three service aces, her highest mark this season.
Freshman Sam Pope and sophomore Mia Loyd combined for 37 assists, helping set up many of the team’s scoring plays. Both players also recorded an ace each during the match. Sophomore Grace Fiaseu tied for a match-high six blocks, all assisted, while senior Jordan Suan led with 13 digs. Walker added ten digs as well, marking her tenth double-double of the year.
The opening set saw Air Force take an early lead after key plays from freshman Sonia Okpara and Fiaseu. Despite a brief comeback by San Jose State that narrowed the score to one point, strong performances from Walker and Fiaseu helped secure a first-set win for Air Force.
In the second set, San Jose State started strong but Air Force responded with an eight-to-one run late in the set. Contributions from Bible, Fiaseu, Loyd, and Walker turned a deficit into a lead that held through to another set victory.
During the third set, San Jose State again took an early advantage before Air Force rallied back with a series of points from Bible, Fiaseu, Pope, and Walker. Senior Alex Hatchett made significant contributions late in the set as well.
This win marks Air Force’s first victory over San Jose State since 2023. The Falcons are currently on a four-match homestand and will next face Fresno State at home on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
