SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The Cal State San Marcos volleyball team improved to 2-0 in California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) action on Friday night with a come-from-behind, four-set victory over visiting Cal State East Bay at The Sports Center.
CSUSM 3 – Cal State East Bay 1 (19-25, 25-20, 25-12, 25-19)
TOP PERFORMAERS
Olivia Aguilar – 14 kills | .314 attack percentage | 15 digs
Maddy Newcombe – 12 kills | 13 digs | 3 blocks
Kassy Doering – 8 kills | .316 attack percentage
Faith Fortuné – 6 blocks | .333 attack percentage
Aleese Wheaton – 27 assists | 17 digs
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After a slow start in the opening set, CSUSM closed the gap to three points at 21-18 before the Pioneers clinched the set at 25-19.
- CSUSM evened the match in the second set behind a .316 hitting percentage, registering 16 kills on 38 attempts and making only four errors.
- The Cougars dominated in the third set, only allowing the Pioneers one run longer than two points when they tallied four uncontested points to make it 18-11. CSUSM responded with a 6-1 run.
- CSUSM took a quick 6-1 lead and never trailed in the fourth set. Aguilar notched five of her 14 kills in the final set.
QUICK HITS
- CSUSM improves to 6-4 on the season and 2-0 in CCAA action while the Pioneers drop to 5-6, 1-2 conference play.
- The Cougars out-blocked the Pioneers, 12-5.
- With the win, the Cougars are on a four-match win streak.
- Wheaton has registered eight double-doubles in 10 matches. Newcombe recorded her fourth double-double while Aguilar her second.
UP NEXT
The Cougars welcome San Francisco State to The Sports Center on Saturday, Sept. 15. First serve is slated for 7 p.m.
