LOS ANGELES - Cal State East Bay volleyball secured its fourth straight win with a 3-1 victory (25-17, 19-25, 25-12, 25-23) over Cal State LA on Friday night. The Pioneers showcased their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity, outplaying the Golden Eagles in a crucial conference matchup at University Gym.
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MATCH SUMMARY |
The Pioneers dominated the first set 25-17, stumbled briefly in the second set 19-25, but regained control with a commanding 25-12 third set win before closing out the match 25-23 in a tightly contested fourth set.
Key moments in the match included a dominant 11-1 run in the third set, which saw the Pioneers turn a 10-5 lead into a commanding 21-6 advantage. In the fourth set, East Bay weathered a late surge from Cal State LA, who fought back from a 16-9 deficit to tie the score at 19-19. However, the Pioneers' composure shone through as they secured the final set 25-23.
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NOTABLE STATS |
- East Bay's offense was firing on all cylinders, posting an impressive .387 attack percentage compared to Cal State LA's .207.
- The Pioneers' balanced attack was led by Mia Jordan, who delivered a stellar performance with 15 kills on 23 attempts and no errors with a .652 attack percentage.
- Lexi Pagani continued her strong season, recording her ninth double-double with 13 kills and 10 digs.
- The Pioneers' defense was equally impressive, with a 9-4 edge in blocks. Fane Paua anchored the net defense with five total blocks, while Pi'ilani Carvalho contributed 19 digs to solidify the back row.
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RECORDS AND WHERE THE PIONEERS STAND |
Cal State East Bay: 11-10, 6-7 CCAA (tied for 6th place)
No. 22 Cal State LA: 13-7, 8-5 CCAA (tied for 3rd place)
The Pioneers are now tied for sixth place in the CCAA standings with Sonoma State, holding the head-to-head tiebreaker. With five matches remaining in the regular season, East Bay is positioning itself for a strong finish and a chase for the CCAA Tournament.
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UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY |
Next up, the Pioneers will face Cal State Dominguez Hills on Saturday, November 2. The match is set for a 5 p.m. start at The Torodome in Carson, California. East Bay will look to build on their momentum, having swept the Toros in their previous meeting on October 4.
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