Flagstaff, Ariz. - The Citadel Volleyball team dropped their opening match of the Fiesta Bowl Tournament on Friday, falling to the Utah State Aggies, 3-0.

Utah State (4-3) use a .440 attack percentage and 43 kills to blow past The Citadel on Friday afternoon in Flagstaff in the opening game of the Fiesta Bowl Tournament. Jessica Maas had six kills while Tatum Jestila added six digs to pace The Citadel (1-8). The Bulldogs dropped all three sets to the Aggies falling 12-25, 15-25 and 19-25. Utah State was led by junior Lori Wilson-Beckstrom who had 15 kills and two service aces.

The Bulldogs return to action on Saturday as they face host Northern Arizona at 1 p.m. ET and conclude the Fiesta Bowl Tournament with Wyoming at 7 p.m ET.

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