SANTA CLARA, Calif. 26026 26026 The California State University at Bakersfield women’s volleyball team fell 3-1 to the San Diego State Aztecs on September 13 in a match held at the Santa Clara Tournament at Leavey Center. The set scores were 17-25, 25-20, 14-25, and 19-25.
CSU Bakersfield was paced by Suelen Lima and Jordyn Waite-Ward, each registering 10 kills. Waite-Ward also contributed 15 points and four block assists, while Lima added seven digs. Defne Yanik provided eight kills and posted a .615 hitting percentage for the match.
Setter Luiza Da Cruz dished out 16 assists and contributed seven digs, with Analiese Gagliano leading defensively with six digs. The Roadrunners managed to even the match by winning the second set 25-20, hitting .370 with 13 kills in that frame.
San Diego State started strong with a 25-17 win in the first set. The Aztecs closed the match with a .600 hitting percentage in the third set and .286 in the fourth. Ella Schabort led SDSU with 17 kills on a .438 hitting percentage, while Annelise Rising added 11 kills with a .714 hitting mark.
CSU Bakersfield will next face Saint Mary’s on September 15 at 2:00 p.m., aiming to build on their prior victory over the Gaels in 2023.
CSB Take
Although CSU Bakersfield lost, the team showed resilience by capturing the second set and challenging San Diego State across four sets. Key offensive efforts from Lima and Waite-Ward, complemented by solid defensive play, provide a foundation to build on. Focusing on consistency and sustaining momentum will be critical as the Roadrunners look ahead to upcoming matches.
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