LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Idaho volleyball played a pair of five-set matches on Friday at the UNLV Invitational, earning the split on the day.  Idaho defeated UNLV, then fell to Pacific.
 
The Vandals got the day started with a five-set win over the hosts on Friday morning.  UNLV took the opening set, 25-19, but Idaho settled in for the second to win 25-20.  The third set went back-and-forth, with the Rebels eventually winning 28-20.
 
Idaho stayed locked in to take the fourth, 25-18.  The fifth set did not disappoint, needing extra points to settle the winner, with the Vandals coming out on top, 20-18.
 
Idaho kept up the strong play into the second match of the day, against Pacific.  The Vandals took the first two sets by identical 25-23 scores, but the Tigers bounced back in the third.  Pacific was dominant in the third, winning 25-16.
 
Pacific also took the fourth, by another 25-23 score.  The Tigers came out hot and took an early lead in the fifth that they would not relinquish, taking the set 15-10 and the match, 3-2.
 
The Vandals close out play in Las Vegas against Texas Tech on Saturday morning at 11:30.
 
Fans can stay up-to-date on all things Idaho volleyball by following the team on Twitter and Instagram, @IdahoVolleyball.  Season tickets are also currently on sale at GoVandals.com/Tickets.

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