HAYWARD, Calif. - The Cal State East Bay women's volleyball team secured a hard-fought victory against Cal Poly Humboldt in a four-set CCAA match (22-25, 25-22, 29-27, 25-19) on Saturday evening at Pioneer Gymnasium. The win marks the Pioneers' third consecutive triumph as they look to keep climbing in the CCAA standings.
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MATCH SUMMARY |
In a match characterized by momentum swings and clutch performances, the Pioneers demonstrated resilience after dropping the opening set. Cal Poly Humboldt capitalized on a late 7-1 run to take the first set 25-22, despite East Bay holding a 21-18 lead.
The Pioneers bounced back in the second set, evening the match with a 25-22 win. The set point was won on a crucial block from Lexi Pagani and Mia Jordan, setting the stage for a competitive remainder of the match.
The third set proved to be the most dramatic of the evening, with both teams trading points in a tense battle. Locked at 23-23, the set extended into extra points, reaching 27-27 before East Bay finally broke through. Alexandria Gloria's kill followed by a block from Mia Jordan sealed the marathon set 29-27 in favor of the Pioneers.
Carrying the momentum into the fourth set, Cal State East Bay found themselves trailing 17-16 before mounting a decisive 6-0 run. Coco Ikpe was instrumental in this surge, contributing back-to-back blocks to push the lead to 22-17. The Pioneers closed out the match with authority, taking the final set 25-19, with match point secured on a block by Pagani and Fane Paua.
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NOTABLE STATS |
- Lexi Pagani led the Pioneers' offense with a team-high 19 kills and an impressive .326 attack percentage. Her all-around performance included 12 digs, marking her eighth double-double of the season.
- Alexandria Gloria also recorded a double-double with 12 kills and a team-leading 16 digs.
- The Pioneers' blocking game was a key factor in their success, with Fane Paua matching her season-high of six total blocks.
- Pi'ilani Carvalho orchestrated the offense effectively, dishing out 28 assists.
- Cal State East Bay's team statistics reflected their balanced performance, posting a .243 attack percentage compared to Cal Poly Humboldt's .176. The Pioneers also held the edge in blocks (13-8) and aces (4-2).
- In the clinching set for East Bay, five of the Pioneers' points in the 9-2 run to close out the match were from blocks.
- All four sets' match points were won on a block.
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RECORDS AND WHERE THE PIONEERS STAND |
Cal State East Bay: 10-10, 5-7 CCAA (tied for seventh place)
Cal Poly Humboldt: 7-13, 3-9 CCAA (tied for 10th place)
With the victory, Cal State East Bayfinds themselves in a tie for seventh place with Chico State in the CCAA standings. As the regular season enters its final stretch with six matches remaining, the Pioneers are eyeing a spot in the CCAA Tournament, which takes the top six teams in the standings.
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UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY |
The Pioneers will look to continue their winning streak as they face a tough challenge in their next match. Cal State East Bay will travel to Los Angeles to take on No. 21 Cal State LA on Friday, November 1. The match is set for a 5 p.m. start at the University Gym on the Cal State LA campus. The Pioneers will be seeking revenge after a narrow five-set loss to the Golden Eagles earlier this season on October 5.
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