Point Loma Nazarene Universitys women’s volleyball team, ranked No. 20 nationally, earned a significant victory by sweeping No. 10 Cal Poly Pomona Broncos in three sets, 25-18, 26-24, 25-19, on October 1, 2026, at Golden Gym in San Diego. The win extended Point Lomas overall record to 11-4 and marked their fourth consecutive victory.
The match began with Gianna Callari opening with a kill and presenting the game ball in honor of her mother, a breast cancer survivor, as part of the Dig Pink Night festivities. Early dominance was established by the Sea Lions with Kyra Miles fueling a 4-0 run that built an 11-4 lead in the first set. Miles led the team with 11 kills and 7 blocks, including impactful plays that helped regain control in the tight second set where Cal Poly Pomona briefly held a 23-21 lead.
Key contributions came from Jolyna Salas, who delivered a crucial service ace extending the first-set lead, and Ila Rose, the NCAA Division II leader in service aces per set, who recorded consecutive aces in the third set to complete a decisive 5-0 run. Kira Federico anchored the defense with 20 digs, earning her back-to-back PacWest Defender of the Week honors, while setter Sophia Baugh facilitated the offense with 31 assists.
Additional offensive efforts included Kaitlyn Cabrals eight kills and Hailey Clarks final kill to seal the sweep. Despite a resilient push by the Broncos in the second set, Point Lomas balanced attack and strong defensive play secured the win in front of their home crowd.
Following this key conference win, Point Loma prepares for upcoming road contests against Cal State San Bernardino and Concordia.
CSB Take
Point Loma Nazarene Universitys womens volleyball team showcased depth and composure against a top-10 ranked opponent, underscoring their emergent competitiveness within the PacWest Conference. The emotional backdrop of Dig Pink Night added resonance to this victory, propelling the Sea Lions as they aim for postseason success. Their balanced offensive and defensive execution positions them well moving forward in the season.
Source: Original report
