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Luiza Da Cruz
Gabriel Villanueva
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California Baptist CBU 6-19,3-11 Big West
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Winner CSU Bakersfield CSUB 13-13,8-6 Big West
California Baptist CBU
6-19,3-11 Big West
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CSU Bakersfield CSUB
13-13,8-6 Big West
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California Baptist CBU 22 17 20 (0)
CSU Bakersfield CSUB 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

`Runners Continue Momentum with Second Straight Sweep

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Cal State Bakersfield volleyball team earned its second consecutive sweep Saturday night, defeating California Baptist 3-0 at the Icardo Center. The back-to-back sweeps mark the first time the `Runners have accomplished the feat since the 2022 season. Bakersfield improves to 13-13 overall and 8-6 in Big West Conference play.
 
Key Facts
  • The `Runners recorded back-to-back sweeps for the first time since the 2022 season.
  • Suelen Lima led Bakersfield with eight kills, hitting .412, and added a team-high six total blocks.
  • Leylah Duran contributed five kills and a match-high seven total blocks.
  • Samantha Capinpin recorded 13 assists and 13 digs, while Luiza Da Cruz added 10 assists and six digs.
 
How It Happened

Bakersfield opened the match with a competitive first set, eventually pulling away from the Lancers to secure a 25-22 win. After California Baptist tied the score at 10, the `Runners regained momentum and worked their way to a three-point set victory. The team totaled 13 kills in the opening set.

The `Runners carried that momentum into the second set, putting together their strongest offensive performance of the night. Bakersfield hit .321 with 11 kills, pulling away for a 25-17 win to take a 2-0 lead.

California Baptist opened the third set with a 2-0 advantage, but Bakersfield responded and tied the score at 3-3. The `Runners then built a lead and maintained control, with key contributions from Lima, Duran and the rest of the front line. Bakersfield closed out the set 25-20 to complete the sweep.

Bakersfield finished the match with 37 kills, a .213 hitting percentage and 10 total blocks. The `Runners also held California Baptist to a .038 hitting percentage.
 
What's Next?
The `Runners return to Big West action in La Jolla, CA against the Tritons:
  • CSUB at UC San Diego
  • Friday, Nov. 13, 6 p.m.
    • La Jolla, CA / LionTree Arena
  • Fans can purchase tickets for CSUB home events online at GoRunners.com/Tickets
    • Skip the line, buy online!

~GoRunners.com~
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