Utah State Athletics
Utah State volleyball captured the first set in both of its opening matches at the Hornet Invitational on Friday but ultimately lost in four and five sets, respectively. USU began the tournament with a 27-25, 17-25, 17-25, 15-25 loss to Sacramento State and then encountered another loss to Arizona in the second match of the day, 25-15, 20-25, 19-25, 25-21, 4-15.
In the first match, Utah State took the opening set against Sacramento State after fighting off four set points for a 27-25 victory.
Utah State jumped on Sacramento State early in the first, scoring four straight behind back-to-back kills by freshman middle Corinne Larsen and sophomore outside Gabbi Shumway to take a 4-1 lead.