SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. - In CCAA volleyball action on Thursday, Cal State East Bay lost to No. 21 Cal State San Bernardino, 3-0 (25-21, 25-16, 25-18) on Thursday evening at Coussoulis Arena.
The match began with an intense first set, where the Pioneers initially held the upper hand, leading by as many as four points. However, the Coyotes' resilience shone through as they fought back to tie the score. In a dramatic turn of events, CSUSB clinched the set with a remarkable five-point run, turning a 21-20 deficit into a 25-21 victory.
Set two saw the Coyotes assert their control, stringing together multiple five-point runs to secure a comfortable 25-16 win.
The third set, while slightly more competitive, was ultimately decided by a crucial 6-0 run from CSUSB midway through, sealing the sweep with a 25-18 victory.
- Cal State East Bay's Pagani recorded her fourth double-double of the season, tallying 15 kills and 10 digs.
- Pioneer setter Pi'ilani Carvalho led her team with 28 assists.
- CSUEB's Kale'a Kuamo'o topped the team's defensive efforts with 12 digs.
- For the Coyotes, Ashley Robinson delivered a stellar performance with 15 kills and a .361 attack percentage.
Cal State East Bay: 6-5, 1-2 CCAA
No. 21 Cal State San Bernardino: 6-4, 2-1 CCAA
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UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY
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The Pioneers will look to bounce back in their next CCAA match at San Francisco State this coming Saturday, September 28, at The Swamp (Main Gym) in San Francisco. Opening serve is set for 1 p.m.
