`Runners Ready for Final Two Home Matches

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – After a pair of tough battles last weekend, the CSU Bakersfield volleyball team has little time to prepare for its next matches with a quick turnaround. The Roadrunners are ready to host their final two home matches of the season when Cal Poly comes to town on Tuesday, Nov. 16, and Hawai'i swings by the Icardo Center on Friday, Nov. 19.

When asked about facing two of the Big West Conference's top three teams, CSUB Director of Volleyball Giovana Melo said her team is ready for the challenge: "This is an exciting week for us as we host two great teams at home. I hope the fans take advantage of this opportunity to come and watch great volleyball."

Friday's final home match also signals the end of an era for four `Runners. CSUB will be hosting a pregame Senior Night ceremony to honor the careers of defensive specialist Anna Unke, middle blocker Ericka Snopko, pin hitter Milica Vukobrat, and middle blocker Brooke Boiseau.

"I have a hard time finding words to describe how I feel about this group being seniors already," Melo said. "They have helped us build something special and I am very proud of the changes they have made while being here to become better young women. They will be missed but I am so excited to watch them pursue their dreams."

In the team's first official season in the conference, CSUB (16-8, 9-7 BWC) sits in fourth place in the Big West standings. The `Runners will host third-place Cal Poly (13-14, 11-5 BWC) on Tuesday looking for revenge after falling in straight sets on the road a month ago. Hawai'i (18-5, 15-1 BWC) marches into the week with a nearly unblemished league record and the Rainbow Wahine have only dropped one single set in their last six matches.

First serve at both of this week's matches in the Icardo Center is set for 5 p.m. (PT). Aside from being Senior Night, Friday's match is also High School Night, featuring $5 tickets at the box office with a valid school ID. Fans can also purchase regular tickets online at GoRunners.com/tickets while those who cannot attend the match in person can watch live on ESPN+. Links to the broadcast, live stats, tickets, and more can be found at GoRunners.com/Live.

~GoRunners.com~

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Players Mentioned

#2 Brooke Boiseau: MB; 6' 0"; Redshirt Junior

#14 Ericka Snopko: MB; 6' 0"; Redshirt Sophomore

#4 Anna Unke: L/DS; 5' 4"; Junior

#19 Milica Vukobrat: RS; 6' 0"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#2 Brooke Boiseau
: 6' 0"; Redshirt Junior
: MB

#14 Ericka Snopko
: 6' 0"; Redshirt Sophomore
: MB

#4 Anna Unke
: 5' 4"; Junior
: L/DS

#19 Milica Vukobrat
: 6' 0"; Junior
: RS