TURLOCK, Calif. - Stanislaus State swept Cal State East Bay volleyball in three sets (27-25, 25-13, 27-25) on Friday evening at Ed & Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena. With the loss for East Bay, the postseason chances have dwindled, but still remain in reach heading into the final day of the 2024 regular season.
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MATCH SUMMARY |
In a tightly contested opening set, the Pioneers had a set point opportunity at 25-24 but couldn't close it out. The Warriors rallied with three straight points to take the set 27-25 and gain the early advantage.
Stanislaus State dominated the second set, racing out to a commanding 23-9 lead before securing a 25-13 win to go up 2-0 in the match.
The Pioneers showed resilience in the third set, fighting off three match points when trailing 24-21. Lexi Pagani sparked the comeback with a pair of kills, and a block from Pagani and Fane Paua leveled the score at 24-24. However, the Warriors regrouped to claim three of the next four points, clinching the set 27-25 and the match 3-0.
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NOTABLE STATS |
- Despite the loss, Pagani continued her strong individual season, recording her 11th double-double with a team-high 13 kills and 10 digs.
- Paua contributed defensively with three total blocks.
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RECORDS |
Cal State East Bay: 12-13, 7-10 CCAA
Stanislaus State: 18-7, 11-6 CCAA
Despite Friday's setback, the Pioneers still have a path to the postseason. If Sonoma State loses on Saturday in an afternoon match at Cal State LA, and the Pioneers defeat Chico State in the evening, East Bay would clinch the final spot in the 2024 CCAA Volleyball Tournament.
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UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY |
The Pioneers will play in their regular season finale against Chico State on Saturday, November 16. The match is set for a 5 p.m. start at Art Acker Gymnasium in Chico, California. A postseason spot could be for the taking if Sonoma State loses earlier in the day. Cal State East Bay will aim to replicate its success from earlier this season when they defeated the Wildcats in four sets on September 20.
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