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.
 

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.

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.

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.
 

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.