College of the Desert Women’s Volleyball defeated Victor Valley 3-0 on October 9, 2026, in a dominant home matchup, with set scores of 25-18, 25-13, and 25-14. This marked the Roadrunners’ fourth sweep of the season and extended their winning streak over Victor Valley to six consecutive matches.
With the victory, College of the Desert improved to 7-9 overall and 2-2 in Inland Empire Athletic Conference competition, while Victor Valley dropped to 8-7 overall and 2-2 in the IEAC. The Roadrunners outmatched the Rams significantly, posting a hitting percentage of .367 compared to Victor Valley’s .000.
Sophomore right-side hitter Faiyth Robinson led College of the Desert with 11 kills, multiple service aces, and recorded her first solo block of the season. Robinson’s performance marked her sixth double-digit kill game and her eighth match with multiple aces this year. Sophomore outside hitter Amber Kardol added nine kills, seven digs, and a service ace.
Setter Juliette Rothe contributed seven kills, four service aces, and registered over 30 assists for the ninth time this season. Freshman outside hitter Bella Lucero tallied a season-high seven kills. Additional contributors included Sarah Nieto with five kills, five digs, and two aces; Nadia Malone with four kills; and libero Meriah Escobedo with three service aces. Defensively, College of the Desert recorded two blocks and an overwhelming 49 digs, while Victor Valley had none in these categories.
CSB Take
College of the Desert’s comprehensive 3-0 sweep of Victor Valley reinforces their strong position in the IEAC conference race, highlighting a balanced attack and stout defense. Faiyth Robinson’s leadership and versatile performance illustrate why she is a cornerstone for the Roadrunners this season. As they prepare to face Chaffey on the road followed by a home game against Cerro Coso, maintaining the current momentum and execution will be crucial for College of the Desert to contend for conference honors.
Source: Original report
