California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt women’s volleyball team will start its California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) conference schedule with two home matches at Lumberjack Arena in Arcata, California. The Lumberjacks open conference play by hosting the California State University, Stanislaus Warriors on September 10, 2026, at 5 p.m., followed by a matchup against the California State University, Chico Wildcats on September 12, 2026, at 1 p.m.
The September 10 match is designated High Five and Sign Night, providing fans an opportunity to meet and get autographs from the Lumberjack student-athletes after the game. The September 12 contest against Chico State is promoted as Lumberjack Night, emphasizing the rivalry between the programs.
Cal Poly Humboldt enters conference play with a 3-3 overall record. Recently, the Lumberjacks competed in the Redwood Coast Volleyball Classic, posting a three-set loss to Northwest Nazarene, a sweep over Dominican University, and a five-set loss to Jessup University. In the tournament, Humboldt ranked second overall in kills, assists, digs, and service aces per set, with several key players contributing significant performances.
Graysen Trupp led the team with 32 kills and 35.5 points while hitting .240 and was named to the Redwood Coast Volleyball Classic All-Tournament Team. Claire Crawford provided a tournament-high 87 assists along with six service aces. Elizabeth Jade Andrade led all tournament players with 64 digs, while Isabella Hartwig and Avary Spoja each contributed 29 kills throughout the event.
The Stanislaus State Warriors come into conference play with a 3-4 record, including early-season wins over Western Oregon and Jessup, and have engaged in several extended matches pushing opponents to four or five sets. Chico State enters with a 1-3 record, earning a straight-set win over Texas Woman’s University but suffering losses to Alaska Fairbanks, Lenoir-Rhyne, and Alaska Anchorage. Key Wildcats players include Kassandra Nall with 33 kills, Maria Wahl with 36 kills, and Claire Nordeen, who leads the team with 109 assists and 48 digs.
Both Lumberjack Arena matches will be streamed live on FloCollege, with real-time statistics available for fans to follow. Following this homestand, Cal Poly Humboldt will begin its CCAA road schedule with matches at Cal State Monterey Bay on September 18 and Menlo on September 19.
CSB Take
Cal Poly Humboldt’s women’s volleyball team faces a pivotal start to their 2026 conference campaign by hosting competitive CCAA teams at home. With strong early-season performances by standout players like Graysen Trupp and Claire Crawford, the Lumberjacks have established a solid foundation to build upon. These opening conference matches will set the initial tone of their league play and are valuable in gaining experience before the upcoming challenging road contests. The special event game nights also enhance community engagement, which is vital for program momentum and support.
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