HAYWARD, Calif. - Cal State East Bay volleyball earned a hard-fought victory Saturday evening at Pioneer Gymnasium, defeating (RV) San Francisco State in four sets (25-21, 25-12, 18-25, 25-20) to secure its first California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) win of the season. The Pioneers were led by a trio of double-double performances and a balanced attack that kept the Gators on their heels throughout the match.
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MATCH SUMMARY |
In the opening set, East Bay built a commanding 23-14 lead behind a kill from Barakat Adekola. San Francisco State responded with a late surge, scoring seven of the next eight points, but Adekola's fifth kill of the set sealed the 25-21 win.
The second set saw East Bay dominate down the stretch. After holding a 15-11 lead, a kill from Natali Herrera sparked a 10-1 run to close the set. Gianna Navarro capped the frame with a kill, giving the Pioneers a 2-0 match lead with a 25-12 win.
San Francisco State answered in the third, maintaining a slim advantage throughout. The Gators closed the set with six of the final eight points, including a service ace from Taylor Vales to win 25-18 and extend the match.
In the deciding fourth set, East Bay held a narrow lead before pulling away late. With a 23-20 advantage, Malayah Adams delivered a clutch kill to set up match point. Adekola then finished the match with her 14th kill of the night, securing the 25-20 win and the match victory.
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NOTABLE STATS |
- Barakat Adekola recorded 14 kills and 11 digs, marking her third consecutive double-double and fifth of the season.
- Gianna Navarro posted her first career double-double with 12 kills and 12 digs.
- Pi'ilani Carvalho added a double-double of her own with 36 assists and 12 digs.
- Natali Herrera contributed eight kills with a .471 attack percentage and no errors.
- Kale'a Kuamo'o led all players with 20 digs and added four service aces.
- Fane Paua registered three total blocks to anchor the defense.
- East Bay finished with a .230 attack percentage compared to San Francisco State's .200.
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POSTGAME QUOTE |
Cal State East Bay head coach Kimberly Lamber following Saturday's victory:
"I'm proud of the way our team came out in tonight's match. Their actions backed up the talk and that's a rewarding feeling for this group. We have had great leadership from our captains all season long and that holds a lot of value in the win tonight."
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RECORDS |
Cal State East Bay: 4-6, 1-1 CCAA
(RV) San Francisco State: 2-7 , 1-1 CCAA
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NEXT UP FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY |
Cal State East Bay will travel to San Marcos, California, for a CCAA matchup against Cal State San Marcos on Friday, September 26. First serve is scheduled for 5 p.m. at The Sports Center on the CSUSM campus.
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