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Gabriel Villanueva
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UC Riverside UCR 4-20,0-13 Big West
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Winner CSU Bakersfield CSUB 12-13,7-6 Big West
UC Riverside UCR
4-20,0-13 Big West
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Final
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CSU Bakersfield CSUB
12-13,7-6 Big West
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
UC Riverside UCR 24 22 16 (0)
CSU Bakersfield CSUB 26 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

Bakersfield Sweeps Way Toward Postseason

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Cal State Bakersfield volleyball team earned a 3-0 sweep over UC Riverside on Friday night at the Icardo Center. The victory moves the `Runners to 12-13 overall and 7-6 in Big West Conference play as they continue their push for a spot in the Big West Championship.

Key Facts
How It Happened

Bakersfield faced an early challenge in the opening set, battling through 10 ties before securing a 26-24 win. The `Runners found their rhythm offensively behind Waite-Ward and Bacchin, who combined for key kills to help the team close out the set.

The second set remained competitive, but Bakersfield maintained its advantage down the stretch to take a 25-22 victory and a 2-0 lead. The `Runners recorded 15 kills in the set, with Da Cruz distributing 17 assists across the match to help guide the offense.

Bakersfield carried that momentum into the third set, opening with four consecutive points. After UC Riverside pulled even at 7-7, Duran took over from the service line, delivering three straight aces to help the `Runners regain control. Bakersfield continued to build its lead and closed out the set, 25-16, to complete the sweep.


What's Next?

The `Runners continue Big West Conference play against Cal Baptist on Nov. 6 at the Icardo Center.
  • CSUB vs. CBU
  • Satuday, Nov. 6, 6 p.m.
    • Bakersfield, CA / Icardo Center
    • Hometown Heroes Night
  • Fans can purchase tickets for CSUB home events online at GoRunners.com/Tickets
    • Skip the line, buy online!
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