The UC Davis Aggies lost 3–1 to the New Mexico Lobos in women’s volleyball on Oct. 10 at University Credit Union Center in Davis. UC Davis won the opening set 25–20 before dropping the next three 25–15, 25–13, 25–16. The Aggies fell to 8–9 overall and 4–2 in Mountain West play.
Lobos respond after the opener
Isabella Umpierre led UC Davis with 12 kills, and Ally Chandler added 11. Mia Starr recorded 39 assists, while Rachel Dunagan had 14 digs in her first match as the starting libero. The Aggies finished with eight service aces.
UC Davis scored the final five points of the first set after a 20–20 tie. New Mexico responded by building 10–3 leads in both the second and third sets. The Lobos hit .293 for the match compared with the Aggies’ .159.
CSB Take
UC Davis began well but could not prevent New Mexico from taking control of the next two sets. Repeated early deficits made it harder for the Aggies to keep their offense balanced. Their serving offered useful stretches of pressure, but stronger starts and cleaner attacking are needed alongside it.
