SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Wyoming Cowgirls earned their first Mountain West victory of the season Saturday, sweeping San Jose State 25-23, 25-20, 25-18 on the road behind a .327 hitting percentage.

Wyoming improved to 8-7 overall and 1-3 in conference play, bouncing back from Thursday’s loss to the Spartans. The Cowgirls hit .327 while holding San Jose State to a .227 hitting percentage. Wyoming also committed seven service errors compared with 11 for the Spartans, despite finishing with one fewer service ace, 7-8?

Paige Lauterwasser led the Cowgirls with 13 kills while hitting .370. Rylee Heinz and Emma Winter added eight kills apiece, hitting .467 and .412, respectively. Heinz also led Wyoming with four block assists, while Addy Thorington contributed three total blocks.

The opening set remained close throughout, but Wyoming finished strong, outscoring San Jose State 4-2 down the stretch to take a 25-23 win. The Cowgirls carried that momentum into the second set, turning a 9-9 tie into a 16-10 lead with a 6-1 run before closing out the set 25-20.

Wyoming took control early in the third set, turning a 6-6 tie into a 15-8 advantage at the technical timeout. San Jose State later pulled within three points, but the Cowgirls scored the final four points to secure the sweep.

Peyton Carruth tied her career high with four service aces to lead Wyoming at the service line. Thorington added two aces, while Ann Melgren recorded one. Carruth also contributed eight digs and a kill.

Maddy Stucky recorded her second double-double of the season, finishing with 12 digs and 12 assists. Sara Quigley led Wyoming with 18 assists.

The Cowgirls return home Thursday to host Air Force at 6 p.m. before traveling to Colorado Springs for a rematch with the Falcons at 2 p.m. Saturday.