`Runners Hit the I-5 for First Big West Road Matches

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Five-straight home matches have come and gone and now the Cal State Bakersfield volleyball team will travel the I-5 for its first Big West road matches this weekend.

Weekend Schedule

at CSUN, Friday, Sept. 30, 5 p.m. (PT)
at UC Santa Barbara, Saturday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m. (PT)

Quotes from Head Coach Giovana Melo

On what the team learned in its Big West-opening matches last week: "We need to be able to maintain our focus and ability to play at a high level for long periods of time if we want to succeed in conference. I know this team is capable of that. We just have to execute better."
"The team is working hard. We are getting better."

`Runner Notes

The `Runners (3-11, 0-2 Big West) fell in a pair of league matches at home last week against Cal State Fullerton and Long Beach State.
Outside hitter Ava Palm averaged 1.8 kills per set on .200 hitting while leading CSUB with 1.2 blocks per set last week.
CSUB is on a five-match skid, its longest losing streak since 2019.

Scouting the Matadors

CSUN (5-9, 0-2 Big West) will come to Bakersfield after dropping its first two Big West matches last week.
CSUN features a well-rounded offense as five Matadors average at least 1.4 kills per set.
The Matadors own a 32-9 record all-time against CSUB, but the `Runners are 4-6 over the last 10 meetings.
Last year, the two teams split a pair of Big West matchups with both teams winning on the road.

Scouting the Gauchos

UCSB has a 6-6 record on the year after winning a pair of five-set league matches last week.
The Gauchos look to Tallulah Froley, reigning Big West Offensive Player of the Week, and Michelle Ohwobete to lead the UCSB offense.
UCSB has a 3-1 edge in the all-time series against the `Runners.
In 2021, the Gauchos won both matches against CSUB.

How to Follow the `Runners

Both of CSUB's matches this weekend will be broadcasted live via streaming platforms.
Live stats will also be available for both matches.
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.

~GoRunners.com~

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Players Mentioned

#10 Ava Palm: OH; 6' 0"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#10 Ava Palm
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: OH

Players Mentioned

#10 Ava Palm

Players Mentioned

#10 Ava Palm