CSUB Heads to Washington for Week 2

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Opening Weekend featured a trio of tough matches in Tempe, Ariz. and the Bakersfield volleyball team is excited to take the lessons learned and apply them this weekend. The Roadrunners are headed to Pullman, Wash., Sept. 2-3, for three more difficult matches at the Cougar Challenge.

Quotes from Head Coach Giovana Melo

"Last weekend was definitely a learning experience for us. What I love the most is that our team for the most part stayed composed even when things were not going our way. They stuck to our core values even though it didn't show on the scoreboard."
"For this entire non-conference schedule, the level of competition is very high. Every single tournament will be just like last weekend. We just need to continue to grow as a team."

Top `Runner Performers Last Week

Outside hitter Hayley McCluskey: 2.5 kills per set, 1.6 digs per set
Outside hitter Lizzie Binder: 2.4 kills per set, .211 hitting percentage, 0.6 blocks per set
Setter Laura De Pra: 8.2 assists per set, 1.2 digs per set
Middle Blocker Hana Makonova: 2.1 kills per set, .262 hitting percentage, 0.9 blocks per set
Libero Paige Calvin: 2.8 digs per set, 2 service aces

Cougar Challenge Schedule

vs. California Baptist, Friday, Sept. 2, 10:30 a.m. (PT)
at Washington State, Friday, Sept. 2, 7:00 p.m. (PT)
vs. Belmont, Saturday, Sept. 3, 10:30 a.m. (PT)

Scouting the Lancers

California Baptist went 13-11 last season, including an 8-6 record in WAC play.
The Lancers went 1-2 at the Charleston Southern Tournament last weekend.
CBU had four women average over 3.0 kills per set over the first three matches.
The Lancers run a 6-2 system with setters Leah Pease and Reese Reed splitting time.

Scouting the Cougars

Washington State posted a 20-12 record in 2021 on the way to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Cougars went 2-1 last weekend at BYU's Doterra Classic.
Pia Timmer leads WSU with 3.2 kills per set while Magda Jehlarova adds 2.4 kills and 1.2 blocks a set.

Scouting the Bruins

Belmont went 9-20 last year with a 7-11 record in Ohio Valley Conference play.
Last weekend, the Bruins went 1-2 at Georgia State's Panther Invitational before falling against Lipscomb on Tuesday night, 3-1.
The Bruins also run a 6-2 system, but Peyton O'Brien sees the bulk of the action at setter.
Laura Shoopman leads Belmont with 3.6 kills per set this season.

How to Follow the `Runners

All three matches will be streamed live via Pac-12.com.
Links for video, live stats, and tickets are available at GoRunners.com/Live.
Live updates will be shared during the matches on Twitter @CSUB_Volleyball.

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Players Mentioned

#20 Lizzie Binder: OH; 6' 2"; Redshirt Freshman

#3 Paige Calvin: L/DS; 5' 7"; Senior

#11 Hana Makonova: MB; 5' 11"; Redshirt Junior

#18 Hayley McCluskey: OH; 6' 0"; Senior

#1 Laura De Pra: S; 6' 0"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#20 Lizzie Binder
: 6' 2"; Redshirt Freshman
: OH

#3 Paige Calvin
: 5' 7"; Senior
: L/DS

#11 Hana Makonova
: 5' 11"; Redshirt Junior
: MB

#18 Hayley McCluskey
: 6' 0"; Senior
: OH

#1 Laura De Pra
: 6' 0"; Senior
: S