BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – In a monumental victory for the Cal State Bakersfield beach volleyball program, the Roadrunners defeated No. 15 Georgia State in their first-ever meeting, securing a program-defining win against the reigning 2024 Sun Belt Conference champions.

The upset marks a significant milestone under the leadership of Head Coach Andy Fulenwider, whose team delivered a gutsy performance to take down one of the nation’s top-ranked programs. Georgia State, an established powerhouse in collegiate beach volleyball, entered the match as heavy favorites, but CSUB rose to the occasion with grit, determination, and stellar execution.

Match Highlights

Savannah Ebarb/Destiny White (GSU) def. Sarah Martin/Katey Milne (CSUB) 21-10, 21-15

Ayla Johnson/Aree Keller (GSU) def. Paola Caten/O. Silacci-Jensen (CSUB) 21-16, 21-7

Ella Erteltova/Vivi Kaelin (CSUB) def. Michaela Jefferson/Danica Singleton (GSU) 21-7, 19-21, 15-11

Ella Ensign/Vianna Garcia (CSUB) def. Noalani Nuez/Caroline Zimovan (GSU) 21-16, 21-19

Bailey Combs/Brooklyn Thomas (CSUB) def. Kaylie Drysdale/Kaebre Sullivan (GSU) 21-19, 19-21, 15-8

Ext. Kate Phelan/Myllena Torquetti (GSU) def. Olivia Ostler/Aensley Matautia (CSUB) 21-7, 20-22, 15-11

The Roadrunners secured clutch victories in the No. 3, No. 4, and No. 5 flights, with Bailey Combs and Brooklyn Thomas delivering the match-winning performance in a thrilling three-set battle.