The University of California, Riverside women’s volleyball team fell 0-3 to Omaha in the Lumberjack Classic tournament finale on September 11, 2026, at the Rolle Activity Center in Flagstaff, Arizona. The set scores were 25-13, 25-20, and 25-18, all in favor of Omaha.
Sariah Johnson led UC Riverside with 10 kills on 23 swings, including five kills in the opening set. Despite brief comeback attempts in each set, the Highlanders could not overcome Omaha’s sustained control of the match.
UC Riverside showed resilience especially in the second set, opening with a 4-2 lead on kills from Johnson, Juliette D’Eliseo, and Andrea Brewer. Elena Kasavica contributed consecutive aces late in the second set that brought the Highlanders within two points, forcing Omaha to call a timeout. However, Omaha closed both the second and third sets to complete the sweep.
The Highlanders will next compete on September 17 at the Utah Tech Tournament against Chicago State, with the match starting at 5:00 p.m. Fans are encouraged to follow live stats at GoHighlanders.com.
CSB Take
Although UC Riverside lost in straight sets, the team’s competitive efforts throughout the match highlight potential early season growth. Sariah Johnson’s performance stands out as a key offensive asset. The upcoming match against Chicago State presents an important opportunity for UC Riverside to build momentum and strengthen their play as they enter conference competition.
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