SACRAMENTO, Calif. California Polytechnic State University Mustangs women’s volleyball team secured a dominant 3-0 victory against the Sacramento State Hornets in a Big West Conference match on October 1, 2026, at The Nest. The Mustangs won sets by scores of 25-12, 25-15, and 25-16, improving their overall record to 7-6 and maintaining a perfect 3-0 record in conference play.
Senior Caroline Walters achieved a major milestone by earning her 85th career Big West win, becoming the program’s all-time leader in conference wins and surpassing the previous record held by Steve Schlick. Walters is now four wins away from tying and five wins shy of passing Mike Wilton for the all-time career wins record at Cal Poly, which stands at 143.
Cal Poly controlled the match from the outset, never trailing after taking an early lead in the first set. Despite Sacramento State tying the third set at 10-10, Cal Poly responded with a decisive 10-4 run to secure the set and match. The Mustangs’ defense limited Sacramento State to a .051 hitting percentage, ending the Hornets’ six-match home winning streak.
Senior outside hitter Emma Fredrick led the Mustangs offensively with 17 kills on a .625 attack percentage, adding eight digs, one service ace, and two block assists. Cal Poly tallied a team hitting percentage above .400, recording 42 kills on 84 attempts with just eight errors, five service aces, 44 digs, and nine total blocks (including 18 block assists). This was the seventh time this season Cal Poly held an opponent below a .200 hitting percentage.
CSB Take
Caroline Walters’ record-setting performance highlights her significant role in Cal Poly women’s volleyball success and strengthens the program’s position in the Big West Conference. The Mustangs’ comprehensive win reflects their strong start to conference play and positions them well for upcoming challenges. Continued high-level play will be essential as Cal Poly prepares to face Utah Valley in their next match on October 3, 2026.
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