The San Diego State Aztecs women’s volleyball team saw its eight-match winning streak end with a 19-25, 23-25, 21-25 loss to the Boise State Broncos on October 29, 2026. The Pac-12 Conference match took place at Aztec Court inside Peterson Gym in San Diego.
Boise State out-hit San Diego State .294 to .186, leading in kills (48-38), service aces (7-4), and blocks (7.0-6.0). The Broncos improved to 14-9 overall and 6-4 in Pac-12 play while the Aztecs fell to 13-7 overall and 8-2 in conference standings, remaining two games behind Colorado State.
Ella Schabort led San Diego State with 15 kills, including eight in the second set hitting .438. Zara Stewart contributed 19 digs and service aces during a key second-set surge. Kendall Mairs recorded her 12th double-double of the season with 29 assists and 15 digs. Layla Austin just missed a double-double with eight kills and 13 digs, while Tessa Schouten hit .750 with six kills on eight attempts and assisted on blocks.
The Broncos’ Sydney Dreves led all players with 14 kills and posted a double-double with 10 digs. Kendall Hastings had six blocks, including two solo stops, anchoring the Boise State defense. Reese Weinert added eight kills at a .533 hitting rate without errors. Boise State’s victory evened the season series at 1-1.
San Diego State will aim to rebound in its next match at home versus Washington State on October 31, 2026, with a noon Pacific Time start.
CSB Take
San Diego State’s loss to Boise State demonstrates the Pac-12 Conference’s competitive intensity this season. Despite the setback, the Aztecs remain well-positioned in the league race behind Colorado State. Key contributors like Ella Schabort and Kendall Mairs continue to produce strong performances, which will be critical as San Diego State looks to regain momentum and secure its postseason goals moving forward.
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