BAKERSFIELD, Calif. 1 The Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team lost to Cal State Bakersfield in straight sets, 0-3 (25-27, 19-25, 23-25), on October 2, 2026. The Titans’ overall record fell to 5-11 and they remain winless in Big West Conference play at 0-3.
The first set featured a lengthy battle with 17 ties and seven lead changes. Cal State Bakersfield secured the set 27-25 after a late rally, including a key kill and service ace following a tie at 25-25. Bella Risling paced Fullerton’s offense with a late kill to even the set at 25, while Sofia Shine added three kills and two block assists. Bakersfield recorded 15 kills in the opening set to gain the advantage.
In the second set, Fullerton dropped a 25-19 decision despite Neeva Gaine hitting a perfect 1.000 with two kills in her first set of the season. Bakersfield posted 15 kills and a .294 hitting percentage supported by eight block assists, while Fullerton hit .000 and had just two block assists.
The third set was closely contested with four ties and two lead changes. Both teams tallied 14 kills, with Parys Taylor and Bella Risling each recording five kills on .500 hitting as Fullerton attempted to extend the match. A late 3-0 run cut the Titans’ deficit to 23-22, but Bakersfield responded with a kill to complete the sweep.
Cal State Fullerton committed 19 attacking errors, nine service errors and four blocking errors in the match. Bakersfield posted a .208 team hitting percentage compared to Fullerton’s .123. Defensively, Parys Taylor, Sofia Shine and Zariah Crosby each recorded 1.5 total blocks for the Titans.
The Titans are scheduled to play at Cal State Northridge on October 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. PT.
CSB Take
Cal State Fullerton’s women’s volleyball team struggled to convert opportunities and minimize errors in their road loss to Cal State Bakersfield, extending their Big West Conference losing streak. While standout performances from Bella Risling and Neeva Gaine offered offensive highlights, the team’s numerous errors and below-par hitting percentages underscore areas for improvement. The upcoming match against Cal State Northridge provides an immediate opportunity for the Titans to regroup and pursue their first conference win.
Source: Original report
