California State University Northridge Women’s Volleyball secured its first Big West Conference victory of the season on October 2, 2026, with a decisive 3-0 sweep over Long Beach State. The match, held at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, California, ended with set scores of 25-19, 25-18, and 25-13.
CSUN’s triumph was notable as it ended Long Beach State’s 10-match winning streak while marking the Matadors’ first consecutive wins against the Beach since 2013. The Matadors dominated offensively, hitting a team percentage of .379 compared to Long Beach State’s .114.
Senior setter Katie Kolar led the effort with 29 assists and six digs. Senior outside hitters Hailey Brockway and Julia Bazylevych combined for 21 kills; Brockway registered 12 kills with a .476 hitting percentage, six digs, and three blocks, while Bazylevych contributed nine kills, eight digs, four blocks, and a career-high four aces. Senior middle blocker Iye Okolo added nine kills and led all players with seven blocks.
The match featured pivotal momentum shifts, including a comeback from a 3-1 deficit to an 8-6 lead early in the first set, and a commanding 25-13 third set that secured the sweep.
Coach Montoya Highlights Team27s Mindset Shift
CSUN head coach Aquiles Montoya attributed the win to a positive change in the team27s mindset and strong practice sessions leading into the match. “Although we came up empty last week, we really felt good heading into this week against a great Long Beach State team that was on a 10-game win streak,” Montoya said. “We talked about protecting home court and having three great days of practice. I think they nailed that; we saw a lot of the things we worked on happen on the court tonight.”
Upcoming Match
The Matadors will host Cal State Fullerton on October 3, 2026, in another Big West match at 4 p.m. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+.
CSB Take
This sweep represents a significant turning point for California State University Northridge Women’s Volleyball as they begin to build momentum in the Big West Conference. By snapping Long Beach State’s lengthy winning streak and securing consecutive wins against a longtime rival, the Matadors demonstrate growth and resilience. The strong performances by senior leaders underscore the potential for continued success as the team heads into the next matchup against Cal State Fullerton with increased confidence and tactical execution.
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