SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The Cal State San Marcos volleyball team is in for a busy week, hosting San Diego Christian on Tuesday before competing in The Master's College Tournament on Friday and Saturday.
 
Match 24
Tuesday, Oct. 14 – 7 p.m.
Cal State San Marcos (15-8) vs. San Diego Christian (8-10)
Carlsbad, Calif. – Pacific Ridge School
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Match 25-27
The Master's Tournament
Friday, Oct. 17 – 2 p.m.
Cal State San Marcos (15-8) vs. Embry-Riddle (Fla.) (10-7)
Friday, Oct. 17 – 7 p.m.
Cal State San Marcos (15-8) vs. The Master's College (13-9)
Saturday, Oct. 18 – 4 p.m.
Cal State San Marcos (15-8) vs. No. 17 Vanguard (18-7)
Santa Clarita, Calif. – Bross Gymnasium
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Preparing for Road Again…
The Cougars sneak one more home game on Tuesday before hitting the road for a three-match tournament at The Master's College followed by a stop at No. 5 Biola on Oct. 21.  CSUSM concludes their regular season hosting four of their final five matches before heading to the A.I.I. Conference Championships.
 
Strong Presence In National Statistics 
The Cougars are ranked in seven categories at the national level. The seven rankings are: No. 27 in hitting percentage (.217), No. 31 in assists per game (11.67), No. 33 in kills per game (12.69), No. 39 in aces (145), No. 42 in total assists (992), No. 46 in total kills (1079) and No. 48 in aces per game (1.71). Senior Alyssa Foster also makes an appearance; ranking No. 25 assists per game (9.900) and No. 33 in total assists (792).

Last Week Recap
The Cougars went 1-1 last week, falling in three sets to No. 3 Concordia on Tuesday before recording a sweep at Hope International the following day.  Make sure to watch the postgame video with highlights by clicking here. 
 
San Diego Christian Preview
All-time vs. SDCC: 9-1
Last time out: The Cougars dropped a five-set heartbreaker (25-12, 23-25, 25-12, 19-25, 10-15) to the Hawks on Sept. 16 in Lakeside.  Sophomore Brooke Butler had a match-high 16 kills while hitting .324 for the night. Senior Alyssa Foster collected her 10th double-double on the season with 29 assists and 16 digs.
SDCC Breakdown: Since collecting their program's first win over the Cougars, SDCC has put together a 4-6 record that included being swept by No. 3 Concordia, No. 18 Vanguard and Hope International. Senior outside hitter Lauren Phillips is leading the Hawks with 2.81 kills per set while accumulating 20 aces and 134 digs.
 
Embry Riddle (Fla.) Preview
All-time vs. ERU: 0-0
ERU Breakdown: This will be the first meeting between the Cougars and Eagles from Florida. ERU has won six consecutive Sun Conference regular season championships behind the guidance of head coach Joslynn Gallop, a graduate of San Jose State. Leading the Eagles this season is senior outside hitter Jennifer Beatty, averaging 3.56 kills per set. Don't confuse these Eagles with the Embry Riddle Eagles out of Arizona that CSUSM has swept three times. 
 
The Master's College Preview
All-time vs. TMC: 2-4
Last time out: TMC ended the Cougars' 2013 in the first round of the NAIA National Championship in three sets (25-27, 26-28, 22-25). 
TMC Breakdown: The Mustangs have faced three straight nationally-ranked teams in the last two weeks, recording a five-set win over No. 17 Vanguard.  No. 5 Biola and No. 3 Concordia swept them before and after that win, respectively.
 
Vanguard Preview
All-time vs. VU: 2-4
Last time out:  The Cougars dropped a five-set heartbreaker (25-21, 27-25, 17-25, 18-25, 8-15) to the Lions in in their own tournament on Sept. 5 in Costa Mesa, Calif. Senior Alyssa Hubbard led the Cougars with 18 kills and a .350 attack percentage.  Sophomore Markisha Henderson-Diaz and junior Jordan Banich each reached double-digits with 12 and 11 kills, respectively.
VU Breakdown: The Lions snagged a five-set thriller away from Westmont College on Saturday, Oct. 11.  As a team, Vanguard ranks No. 18 in the nation in kills per set (13.19).