The California State University, Los Angeles Golden Eagles women’s volleyball team suffered a 3-1 defeat against the San Francisco State Gators on September 19, 2026, at the San Francisco Federal Credit Union Gym at Don Nasser Family Plaza.
Cal State LA captured the opening set 25-17, delivering their best offensive showing of the match with a .361 hitting percentage including 17 kills and just four errors. However, San Francisco State responded dominantly, taking the next three sets 25-14, 26-24, and 25-14.
The third set was tightly contested with 14 ties and 10 lead changes before the Gators secured the crucial 26-24 win to put the Golden Eagles behind 2-1 in the match. San Francisco State finished with a .314 team hitting percentage, tallying 56 kills against 12 errors, while Cal State LA struggled offensively across the entire match with a .156 hitting percentage, 42 kills, and 42 errors.
Samarah DaCoud led Cal State LA with a double-double, recording 12 kills, 13 digs, and one service ace. Ruby Ennis contributed efficiently with a team-best .750 hitting percentage, delivering three kills on four attempts along with 11 assists and nine digs. Additional team highlights included Oluwatoyin Sunday and Anaiya Cooper each with seven kills, Savannah Risley providing 13 assists, Juliana Speiski leading with 18 digs, and strong serving displays by Teegan Charapata and Avalon Heintz, combining for four service aces.
The loss dropped Cal State LA to a 3-8 overall record and 2-2 in California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) play. San Francisco State improved to 3-7 overall and 1-3 in the conference. The Golden Eagles will aim to rebound when they play at Cal Poly Pomona on September 24, 2026, at 5 p.m.
CSB Take
Cal State LA started strong in this conference matchup, showcasing potential with an efficient first set and individual standout performances. However, the team’s offensive struggles and high error count in the following sets underlined areas for improvement. The close third set demonstrates the Golden Eagles’ ability to compete under pressure, and focusing on consistency and reducing mistakes will be key as they seek to improve their standing in the competitive CCAA.
Source: Original report
