The University of California, Riverside womens volleyball team was defeated 3-0 by Long Beach State at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pavilion in Long Beach, California, on November 13, 2026, in a Big West Conference match. The final set scores were 23-25, 14-25, 19-25.
UC Riverside briefly tied the first set twice before Long Beach State closed it out. The Highlanders fought to reduce deficits in the second and third sets but could not overcome Long Beach State’s early leads.
Setter Elena Kasavica continued her impressive form, notching her third straight double-double with 19 assists and 11 digs. Offensive efforts were led by Casi Doll and Malia Tanksley, who had 12 and 10 kills respectively.
UC Riverside will close its road season on November 14 against Cal State Fullerton in a match scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. and air on ESPN+.
CSB Take
Despite the 3-0 loss, Elena Kasavica’s consistent double-double performance highlights her as a key asset and dependable playmaker for UC Riverside. The contributions from Casi Doll and Malia Tanksley underscore offensive potential that the team can further build on. With only one road match remaining, the Highlanders have a critical chance to develop cohesion and leverage these individual performances as they approach the season’s final stretch.
Source: Original report
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