PORTLAND, Ore. – The Santa Clara University Broncos women’s volleyball team earned its first West Coast Conference victory of the season with a 3-0 sweep of Portland on October 1, 2026, at the Chiles Center. The set scores were 25-19, 25-15, and 25-21 in favor of Santa Clara.
Cate Shanahan led the Broncos with 14 kills and two service aces while hitting .464. This performance marked her seventh consecutive match with at least 14 kills and pushed her season total beyond 200 kills. Macy Hinshaw recorded 37 assists and 14 digs, marking her seventh straight double-double.
Allison Dzieciuch delivered a season-high 13 kills with a .579 hitting percentage and contributed a solo block. Morgan Hayes added 12 kills, four digs, and one block assist and surpassed 250 kills for the season.
Santa Clara improved its overall record to 5-10 and 1-2 in WCC play. The Broncos took control in the first set by breaking a 16-16 tie with a 9-3 run. They dominated the second set after an early rally and overcame a deficit in the third set to complete the sweep.
Portland was led by Kalaweloilehua Chock, who had 12 kills, two service aces, and eight digs in the match.
Santa Clara’s West Coast Conference road trip continues with a game at Seattle on October 3.
CSB Take
Santa Clara’s sweep against Portland represents an important breakthrough as the Broncos secured their first conference win of the season. Key contributions from standout players such as Cate Shanahan, Macy Hinshaw and Allison Dzieciuch highlight the team’s offensive capabilities and resilience. This victory provides momentum for the Broncos as they continue their challenging WCC road schedule.
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