UC Riverside women’s volleyball lost a close five-set match to California Baptist with a final score of 3-2 (18-25, 16-25, 25-18, 25-22, 15-17) on October 24, 2026. The contest took place at Van Dyne Gym on the California Baptist University campus as part of Big West Conference play.
The Highlanders posted a season-high 59 kills, with several players reaching career-best performances. Casi Doll led the team with career highs of 15 kills and nine digs. Sariah Johnson also set personal bests, contributing 13 kills, seven digs, an assist and three blocks. Misu Nguyen recorded two aces that helped UC Riverside secure the third set, and Andrea Brewer provided key kills and blocks throughout the match. Elena Kasavica and Zeynep Belgutay added important plays, including kills and aces, to keep the Highlanders competitive.
After trailing two sets to none, UC Riverside rallied to win the third and fourth sets, forcing a decisive fifth set. The final set was tightly contested with 14 ties before California Baptist secured the victory. Despite the loss, UC Riverside showed resilience and team effort in this conference matchup.
The Highlanders return to action on October 30 with a home match against Sacramento State at 6 p.m. in the SRC Arena.
CSB Take
This match demonstrated UC Riverside women’s volleyball’s growth as they achieved season and career highs despite a narrow defeat. The team’s ability to come back from a two-set deficit and extend the match to five sets shows competitive character and potential for improvement. Key contributions from standout players like Casi Doll and Sariah Johnson provide a strong foundation as the Highlanders continue their Big West Conference schedule.
Source: Original report
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