The No. 14 Cal State San Bernardino women’s volleyball team defeated San Francisco State 3-1 in their California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) opener on September 11, 2026, at Kim Cherniss Court at Coussoulis Arena in San Bernardino, Calif.
After dropping the first set 18-25, the Coyotes rallied to win the next three sets 25-21, 25-21, and 25-14. This victory improved Cal State San Bernardino’s overall record to 8-0 and their conference record to 1-0.
The Coyotes hit .271 as a team, recording 52 kills, 65 digs and nine total blocks. San Francisco State managed 42 kills, 56 digs and five blocks.
Freshman Lilly Hartman led Cal State San Bernardino with 14 kills on a .400 hitting percentage. Senior Kacie Pedersen contributed 13 kills, 10 digs, three service aces and two solo blocks. Junior Kisa Sagiao added nine kills on a .533 hitting percentage and 11 digs, while senior M’Kera Drake recorded six kills and a match-high five blocks.
Junior McKenna Edwards facilitated the offense with 27 assists, nine digs and two aces. Sophomore libero Saniyah Sobers led the defensive effort with 16 digs. Juniors Sarai Ross and senior Allison Legates also contributed important kills and blocks during critical stretches.
This match served as a rematch of last season’s CCAA Championship game, highlighting the competitive rivalry between the two programs.
Cal State San Bernardino is set to host Cal State East Bay at 5 p.m. on September 12 at Coussoulis Arena for their next conference match.
CSB Take
Cal State San Bernardino showed resilience and balanced team effort in their strong 3-1 victory over San Francisco State to start conference play undefeated. The combination of impactful performances from experienced players and promising newcomers demonstrates the depth of this roster. The Coyotes have a chance to build momentum as they prepare to host Cal State East Bay, solidifying their position in the California Collegiate Athletic Association standings.
Source: Original report
