ARCATA, Calif. — Graysen Trupp delivered a career-best performance as the Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks women’s volleyball team swept the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters 3-0 on September 26, 2026, at Lumberjack Arena.
The Lumberjacks won with set scores of 25-20, 25-10 and 25-22 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) contest. Trupp led all players with 15 kills, committing no errors on 20 attack attempts for a .750 hitting percentage, and added two total blocks.
Cal Poly Humboldt dominated offensively in the second set, recording 19 kills with just one error on 27 attacks for a .667 team hitting percentage. Tatyana Jennings contributed a dominant serving run in the second set and finished with five kills, four digs and two service aces.
Avary Spoja added seven kills with a .333 hitting percentage and four total blocks, including three of the final four points in the third set to help complete the sweep. Phoebe Bland led the defensive effort at the net, contributing five block assists. The Lumberjacks limited Monterey Bay to a .119 hitting percentage and totaled eight team blocks.
Elizabeth Jade Andrade anchored the back row with a match-high 18 digs. Brielle Wilson distributed 19 assists and added a service ace, while Claire Crawford contributed 13 assists and five digs. Kendall Fenstermacher added six kills and 10 digs, demonstrating balanced offensive and defensive contributions.
The victory improved Cal Poly Humboldt’s overall record to 7-5 and their CCAA record to 2-2. The Lumberjacks’ next match is scheduled at Cal State San Bernardino on October 2, 2026, at 5 p.m.
CSB Take
Cal Poly Humboldt’s sweep over Cal State Monterey Bay showcased an efficient offense and a well-rounded team effort, highlighted by Graysen Trupp’s standout individual performance. Their ability to execute with precision and maintain control during pivotal moments—especially in the dominant second set—positions the Lumberjacks well as they continue through conference play. Sustaining this level of performance will be critical as they encounter increasingly competitive opponents in the CCAA.
Source: Original report
