BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Cal State Bakersfield volleyball team fell to UC Irvine in four sets Friday night at the Icardo Center, 3-1. Despite a dominant second-set performance, the `Runners were unable to carry that momentum through the remainder of the Big West matchup.
Key Facts
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Suelen Lima led the `Runners with 14 kills and 18 digs, recording a double-double.
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Jordyn Waite-Ward contributed eight kills and six total blocks.
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Luiza Da Cruz recorded 32 assists, while Analiese Gagliano added 14 digs.
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Lima reached 500 career kills, and Waite-Ward recorded her 150th career block.
How it Happened
The `Runners opened the match with an 18-25 first-set loss before responding emphatically in the second. Bakersfield hit .375 with 12 kills and no errors, holding UC Irvine to just seven points to even the match at one set apiece.
The third set proved to be a tightly contested battle. Bakersfield fought back to tie the score at 24-24, but the Anteaters claimed the final two points to take a 2-1 lead. UC Irvine then closed out the match with a 25-19 fourth-set victory.
What's Next?
CSUB will remain at home to host UC San Diego for Alumni Night at the Icardo Center.
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CSUB vs. UC San Diego
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Saturday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m.
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Alumni Night
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Fans can purchase tickets for CSUB home events online at GoRunners.com/Tickets.
~GoRunners.com~
