Point Loma Nazarene University women’s volleyball team secured their first PacWest Conference victory of the season by sweeping the Westmont Warriors in an away match on September 12, 2026. The Sea Lions dominated in straight sets with scores of 25-15, 25-14, and 25-22.
Point Loma’s effective offense and defense were highlighted by a collective hitting percentage of .287, while holding Westmont to a .092 hitting percentage, the lowest allowed by the Sea Lions this season. The Sea Lions won convincingly in the first two sets by double digits, including multiple 5-0 scoring runs during the second set.
Despite Westmont briefly leading 19-17 in the third set, Point Loma rallied with a 4-0 run, capped by kills from Ila Rose and Hailey Clark, to close out the match and complete the sweep. Hailey Clark and Gianna Callari each led the Sea Lions with eight kills, while Sophia Baugh contributed 33 assists to the team effort.
On defense, Ila Rose served three aces and made three blocks, with Clark and teammate Kyra Miles adding four blocks each. Kira Federico led all players with 15 digs, underpinning the team’s strong performance in the backcourt. The win improved Point Loma’s overall record to 5-3 and 1-1 within the PacWest.
The Sea Lions are scheduled to return home to Golden Gym for back-to-back matches against Hawai’i Pacific and Chaminade on September 16 and 17, both set to begin at 6 p.m.
CSB Take
This victory marks a critical milestone for Point Loma Nazarene University’s women’s volleyball team as they gain momentum within the competitive PacWest Conference. Their dominant serving, blocking, and offensive execution in this match demonstrate a team poised to challenge for conference prominence. Maintaining this level of performance at home in upcoming matches will be key to capitalizing on their strong start to the season.
Source: Original report
