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CSUN Women’s Volleyball Falls to UC Santa Barbara in Big West Match
CSUN women’s volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss at the hands of conference-leading UC Santa Barbara in a Big West match. Despite Carisa Barron’s impressive triple-double performance, with 13 kills, 15 assists, and 19 digs, the Matadors fell short. The Gauchos out-hit the Matadors, with a final score of 298 to .102. CSUN has struggled on the road this season, losing for the ninth time in 10 matches. The team will return home for their next game against Cal State Bakersfield, looking to bounce back from this defeat. -- BVM Sports
UCSB Women’s Volleyball Wins 11th Straight in Sweep of CSU Northridge
The UC Santa Barbara Women’s Volleyball team (20-2) was back in The Thunderdome for the midway point of the season as they took on the Matadors of CSUN. -- Noozhawk
CSUN Women’s Soccer Stumbles in 5-3 Loss to UC San Diego
CSUN Women’s Soccer made a valiant effort for a comeback but fell short in a 5-3 loss to UC San Diego. Izabel Reyes scored her first career brace, with Ashley Cruz also finding the net for CSUN. The Tritons controlled the first half, building a three-goal lead. CSUN fought back in the second half, with Reyes scoring two goals and Cruz adding another. However, UCSD responded with a goal of their own to secure the win. Despite the loss, CSUN showed great energy and their second-half performance was commendable. CSUN will play their next game at home against UC Irvine. #GoMatadors -- BVM Sports
High school playoffs volleyball seedings released with Palisades on top in Open Division
Palisades won the last of its record 30 section titles (and third under coach Carlos Gray) to culminate the 2020 campaign, delayed until spring 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The higher seeds will host the semifinals Monday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. and the final is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 3 at Cal State Northridge. -- Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles City Section releases girls volleyball playoff pairings
The championships for both divisions will be played at Cal State Northridge. -- Los Angeles Daily News
Cal Poly Mustangs sweep CSUN Matadors with a dominating 3-0 victory
Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Lizzy Markovska led the charge for the Cal Poly Mustangs as they earned a 3-0 sweep over CSUN on Thursday. Markovska recorded 11 kills, while four other Mustangs contributed with at least five kills each. Cal Poly’s defense proved dominant, holding CSUN to a .084 hitting percentage. The Mustangs took control of the match in the first set, pulled away in the second, and comfortably secured the victory in the third. With this win, Cal Poly now sits in fourth place in the Big West standings and will face CSU Bakersfield next. -- BVM Sports
CSUN’s Ashley Cruz Makes History as First Student-Athlete to Return for Seventh Season
Ashley Cruz, a graduate student on the CSUN women’s soccer team, has made history by returning for a seventh season, a first for any Matador team. Despite facing challenges such as multiple ACL injuries and the COVID-19 pandemic, Cruz has persevered and emerged as a top scoring threat. In addition to her athletic success, Cruz has excelled academically and been recognized for her commitment to her studies. She is currently enrolled in the master’s program for Public Health and has an internship at a local medical center. Cruz’s dedication and determination have left a lasting impact on the CSUN Women’s Soccer program. -- BVM Sports
Jamar Ricketts leads CSUN to 2-1 victory over UC San Diego
Jamar Ricketts scored two goals to lead CSUN to a 2-1 victory over UC San Diego. Ricketts’ goal in the 85th minute broke the tie and secured three crucial points for CSUN in The Big West standings. The first half was a back-and-forth battle with both teams generating chances. Ricketts opened the scoring seconds into the second half, but UCSD equalized in the 51st minute. However, Ricketts’ second goal in the 85th minute sealed the win for CSUN. The victory boosts CSUN’s overall record to 4-6-6 and their league record to 2-3-2. -- BVM Sports
CSUN Women’s Volleyball Team to Face Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara in Back-to-Back Matches
CSUN women’s volleyball team returns home to host Cal Poly on Thursday before traveling to UC Santa Barbara on Saturday. The Matadors look to build on their recent win against Cal State Fullerton and continue their progress in the Big West conference. Cal Poly is coming off a loss to UC Santa Barbara, while UC Santa Barbara remains unbeaten in conference play. CSUN players Kelsey Knudsen, Paige Sentes, Taylor Hunter, and Tatiana Turgeon continue to rank in the top-20 in Big West statistical categories. Taylor Orshoff is getting closer to reaching 1,000 career kills. -- BVM Sports
CSUN Women’s Soccer suffers 4-0 defeat against dominant Cal Poly
The CSUN Women’s Soccer team suffered a 4-0 defeat against Cal Poly in a Big West matchup. CSUN generated some early chances but couldn’t find the back of the net, while Cal Poly took advantage of turnovers to grab the lead. CSUN goalkeeper Hayden Mauldin made several impressive saves, but Cal Poly managed to score three more goals in the second half. CSUN drops to 1-12-3 overall and 1-4-2 in Big West play, while Cal Poly improves to 7-5-3 overall and 5-1-1 in league action. CSUN will look to bounce back in their next match against UC San Diego. -- BVM Sports