The San José State Spartans women’s volleyball team lost a tightly contested match to the UTEP Miners 3-1 on October 29, 2026, inside Spartan Gym in San Jose, California. The set scores were 25-21, 23-25, 25-20, and 27-25 in favor of UTEP during this Mountain West Conference game.
Zuzana Kosíková led the Spartans with 15 kills and 13 digs, marking her fifth double-double of the season. Lolohea Fonua contributed 12 kills with a hitting percentage of .292, while Morgan Graves added 11 kills. Fatimah Hall recorded 26 assists and 10 digs, achieving her seventh double-double of the season. Orian Drore led the team defensively with 11 digs.
On the blocking front, Ava Hewitt-Smith registered three solo blocks and one block assist, bringing her career solo block total to 57, just eight shy of sixth place on San José State’s career list. The Spartans had set point at 24-23 in the fourth set but succumbed to errors and a Miner ace that ultimately swung the set and match to UTEP.
The teams are scheduled for a rematch on October 30, 2026, at 6 p.m. inside Spartan Gym. Admission will be free, and the match will be televised on MW+.
CSB Take
Despite the loss, the Spartans demonstrated competitive resilience with several players delivering strong individual performances, particularly Kosíková and Hall with their continued consistency. The narrow defeat in a tight fourth set underscores that San José State remains a formidable opponent in the Mountain West Conference. The upcoming rematch offers a valuable chance for the Spartans to adjust and seek victory in front of their home fans, reinforcing their pursuit of a successful season.
Source: Original report
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