News Summary
San Diego State University and the University of San Diego women’s volleyball teams are thriving, both remaining undefeated in their conferences. SDSU improved to 4-0 in Mountain West Conference play with a three-set victory over Nevada, while USD also holds a 4-0 record in the West Coast Conference after winning against Saint Mary’s and Pacific. Additionally, Point Loma Nazarene University continues its success with ten consecutive victories. The local sports scene highlights impressive performances by both teams as they aim for continued success.
San Diego – The women’s volleyball teams at both San Diego State University (SDSU) and the University of San Diego (USD) have secured victories in their respective conferences, remaining undefeated in their league play.
SDSU’s women’s volleyball team improved its overall record to 9-6 and 4-0 in Mountain West Conference play after winning a three-set match against Nevada. The scores of the sets were 25-20, 25-18, and 25-22. The Aztecs showcased an impressive hitting percentage of .345, with a total of 50 kills and 40 digs during the match. Taylor Underwood and Natalie Hughes were standout players, each contributing 12 kills, with Hughes recording a career-high. Additionally, Amber Keen added 10 kills with a remarkable hitting percentage of .562, while Bella Jones achieved a career best with 27 assists. Kendall Mairs also contributed with 14 assists, and Zara Stewart led the team with 11 digs. The match was competitive, featuring 32 ties and 16 lead changes across the three sets. SDSU’s next match is set for Thursday, October 9, against New Mexico at Peterson Gym.
Meanwhile, USD’s women’s volleyball team also remained undefeated, improving to 11-4 overall and 4-0 in West Coast Conference play with consecutive three-set victories over Saint Mary’s and Pacific. Outside hitter Nemo Beach shone brightly in these matches, leading USD with 27 kills, four aces, and 16 digs combined across both games. Middle blocker BayLea Sparks added a strong defensive presence with nine blocks, while setter Kylie Monday contributed significantly with 71 assists. Libero Olivia Bennett supported the team with 28 digs during the contests.
Point Loma Nazarene University Success
In addition to the successes of SDSU and USD, the women’s volleyball team at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) achieved its 10th consecutive victory, raising its record to 12-1 on the season. PLNU is currently ranked fifth in the NCAA Division II national rankings. In a recent match against Dominican, outside hitters Abigail Nua and Saren Rogers contributed significantly with 16 and 15 kills, respectively, complemented by setter Sophia Baugh who tallied 41 assists along with four kills.
Men’s Soccer Highlights
In men’s soccer, USD triumphed over San Francisco with a decisive 5-1 victory, highlighted by two goals from Cesar Bahena. SDSU also had a strong showing, winning 3-2 against Air Force, with Juan Zepeda netting two goals in the match. On the other hand, UCSD entered into Big West Conference play with two challenging 1-1 ties against UC Irvine and UC Davis. PLNU’s men’s soccer team recorded a narrow victory against Menlo, ending the match 2-1. Cal State San Marcos faced a setback with a 1-0 loss against Chico State, although they secured a previous 4-1 win over Humboldt State.
Community College Cross Country Success
In community college sports, both Mesa College’s men’s and women’s cross country teams are having impressive starts to their seasons, with Mesa’s record improving to 16-1. Grossmont also remains strong with a perfect 5-0 record in Pacific Coast Athletic Association play. Meanwhile, the women’s cross country team from Cal State San Marcos excelled, clinching the title at the Lady Bulldog Desert Classic last week.
Other Notable Volleyball Performances
In volleyball, teams from Mesa College and Cal State San Marcos participated in various invitational tournaments, achieving noteworthy placements. In tennis, while SDSU’s men’s doubles teams faced challenges in the quarterfinals at the Mountain West Conference qualifier, the women’s doubles team claimed a championship title. Freshman goalkeeper Emma Calvillo of Cal State San Marcos played a key role in securing two shutouts, bolstering her team’s strong start in the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
Lastly, Jamesley Exantus made headlines as he scored twice, leading San Diego City College to an upset victory over Cuyamaca College, handing the defending state champions their first loss of the season.
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Additional Resources
- San Diego Union-Tribune: Weekend College Report
- Pacific Tigers: Volleyball Falls to San Diego
- Nevada Wolf Pack: Volleyball Falls to SDSU
- USD Toreros: Toreros Sweep Gaels
- UCSD Tritons: UC San Diego Sweeps Cal Poly
- Google Search: Women’s Volleyball Results San Diego
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