The San Diego State Aztecs women’s volleyball team defeated the Boise State Broncos 3-1 (25-17, 19-25, 25-17, 25-16) on October 1, 2026, at Bronco Gym in Boise, Idaho. The victory improved San Diego State to 7-6 overall and 2-1 in Pac-12 Conference play, while Boise State dropped to 9-6 overall and 1-1 in the conference.
Ella Schabort led the Aztecs with a double-double, posting 18 kills and a season-best 14 digs. Layla Austin also registered a double-double with 17 kills and 11 digs, hitting .406 for the match. Kendall Mairs tallied a career-high 50 assists and 10 digs for her ninth double-double of the season. Their performances were crucial in securing the team’s second consecutive road win over Boise State.
Taelyn Bentley contributed nine kills hitting .438 with just two errors on 16 attempts. Tessa Schouten added seven kills and a team-high five blocks. Defensive efforts featured Zara Stewart’s nine digs and Schabort’s four block assists. Despite registering fewer team blocks (8) than Boise State (11), San Diego State held significant advantages in kills (65 to 39), hitting percentage (.278 to .178), and digs (60 to 44).
San Diego State dominated the first set, out-hitting Boise State .324 to .051, and ultimately won three of the four sets to claim the match. The Aztecs will continue their road swing against Washington State on October 3, 2026, at noon Pacific Time.
CSB Take
San Diego State’s comprehensive win highlights the team’s growing strength within Pac-12 competition. The trio of double-double performances underscores both offensive skill and defensive tenacity that are vital for sustained success in the conference. Momentum from this victory positions the Aztecs well as they face Washington State in their next challenge.
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