Box Score SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. -- The San Francisco Dons women's volleyball program (0-9) started off conference play Thursday night falling to the No. 23 Pepperdine Waves 3-0 at War Memorial Gym.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

• Pepperdine got off to a fast start to begin the match, but USF mounted a strong response to get back in the set. Lana Kutakhina was all over the court securing four kills to begin the match as the Waves won the opening set 25-13.
• The second set was a back-and-forth affair with each team trading points. USF put up a valiant effort getting the score within two points of separation from the Waves at multiple points before falling short 25-20. 
• The No. 23 Waves took control of the match in the third set as they clinched victory with a 25-13 final score to win in three sets.

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES:

• Kellen Martins had a noteworthy day on the court as she totaled six kills, one assist and two digs for the Dons.
• Lana Kutakhina was also making plays on the offesnive side of the ball, as she posted six kills and digs to go along with an assist.
• Taylor Schein contributed four kills to the effort as well. 

UP NEXT:
USF returns to action this Saturday night for the final match of the home stand hosting Loyola Marymount at War Memorial. Saturday's game will start at noon, live streaming and live statistics links will be available via the team's schedule page. 

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