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Vanessa Perez
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Winner CSU Bakersfield CSUB 10-11,5-4 Big West
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CSU Bakersfield CSUB
10-11,5-4 Big West
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Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

`Runners Take Round One in Valley Showdown

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – CSU Bakersfield outlasted CSUN in a five-set thriller Friday night, earning a 3-2 victory in the first meeting of the weekend series. Suelen Lima delivered the match-winning kill in the fifth set, as the `Runners prevailed 16-14 to secure the win.
 
Key Facts
  • CSUB defeated CSUN in five sets, winning the deciding set 16-14.
  • Suelen Lima recorded the match-winning kill to seal the victory.
  • Defne Yanik and Anna Bacchin led the `Runners with nine kills apiece.
  • Yanik and Bacchin also contributed 3.5 total blocks each.
 
How it Happened

The `Runners came out strong, taking the first two sets to build a 2-0 lead. CSUB won the second set 25-22, using an efficient attack and a strong presence at the net to keep the Matadors in check.

CSUN fought back to even the match at two sets apiece, setting up a winner-take-all fifth set.
With the match on the line, both teams battled point for point before the `Runners came through in the closing moments.

Lima delivered the decisive kill to give Bakersfield a 16-14 fifth-set victory and secure the 3-2 win. Yanik and Bacchin paced the `Runners offensively with nine kills each, while both players added 3.5 total blocks. Luiza Da Cruz and Samantha Capinpin each recorded 19 assists, and Capinpin led CSUB with 13 digs.
 
What's Next?
The `Runners will face CSUN again tomorrow in Bakersfield, looking to defend their home court and complete the weekend sweep:
  • CSUB vs. CSUN
    • Saturday, Oct. 24, 6:00 p.m.
  • Bakersfield, Calif.
    • Icardo Center
  • The `Runners and Matadors are set to meet for the 50th time in program history dating back to 1979.
  • Fans can purchase tickets for CSUB home events online at GoRunners.com/Tickets.
    • Skip the line, buy online!
 
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