The Cal State San Marcos Cougars women’s volleyball team lost a road match to No. 4 Fresno Pacific Sunbirds in straight sets, 20-25, 10-25, 15-25, on September 19, 2026, at the Special Events Center in Fresno, California.
The Cougars scored the first two points in the opening set and built an 18-15 lead, but Fresno Pacific rallied to take the set 25-20. Cal State San Marcos hit .278 in the first set but struggled overall, finishing with a .059 hitting percentage for the match. Fresno Pacific dominated the match statistically, leading in kills (38-27), assists (29-24), service aces (8-3), digs (45-32), blocks (4-2), and hitting percentage (.318 to .059).
Key performers for Cal State San Marcos included Hazel Livingston-Jones and Kassie Cooley, each with seven kills and one block, Blayne Seligmiller with six kills, and Jules Tindall who recorded a .500 hitting percentage with two service aces. Blair Keith contributed 19 assists, and Annika Blas-Cedeno led the team with seven digs. Zoe Liebel added multiple kills, including twice to tie the first set at 20-20.
With the loss, Cal State San Marcos’s overall record dropped to 4-7 and 1-3 in California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) play. Fresno Pacific remained undefeated at 11-0 overall and 3-0 in conference matches. The Cougars hold a 4-2 all-time advantage in the series against Fresno Pacific.
Cal State San Marcos is set for a home rematch against No. 4 Fresno Pacific at 5 p.m. on September 25, 2026, at The Sports Center.
CSB Take
Cal State San Marcos demonstrated early competitiveness, particularly during the opening set, but could not sustain momentum against a highly ranked Fresno Pacific team that excelled in key statistical categories. The upcoming home rematch offers the Cougars an important chance to recalibrate and improve their execution against a top conference opponent. Continued contributions from key players will be crucial as CSUSM works to improve its standing within the CCAA.
Source: Original report
