SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--- A determined Stanislaus State squad wrapped up its three-match road trip Thursday evening with a competitive California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) match-up at San Francisco State. The Warriors showed strong stretches throughout the night, highlighted by a second-set win and several extended rallies, but came up short in four sets inside the SFFCU Gymnasium at Don Nasser Family Plaza.
The Warriors now stand at 7-7 overall and 5-2 in the CCAA, while the Gators improve to 6-8 and 5-2.
Set 1
San Francisco State, the 2024 NCAA Division II National Championship runner-up, jumped out to an early lead behind strong serving from Grace Witcher, building a 14-7 advantage midway through the frame. Stanislaus State responded with a late push, fueled by Victoria Plumb's service run and kills from Fallon Freeman and Isabella Saucedo, before the Gators closed out the opener.
Set 2
The Warriors answered in the second set. Christallynn Tate and Teagan Irish combined for key kills early as Stan State grabbed a 13-9 lead. After SF State tied it late, Stan State closed on back-to-back kills from Saucedo to even the match with a strong finish.
Set 3
The Gators reclaimed momentum in the third, jumping out early and maintaining control throughout. Stan State had six players record a kill in the set but couldn't slow the Gators' .281 hitting clip.
Set 4
Despite multiple early ties, the Gators broke away midway through the frame and never looked back. The Warriors pulled within striking distance after a service ace from Reagan Wilkerson, but SF State closed the match on a late run.
Warrior Notables
- Isabella Saucedo led Stanislaus State with 10 kills, marking her eighth match this season in double figures and her fifth straight (sixth in the last seven). She also added seven digs and a block assist.
- Teagan Irish tallied a season-high seven kills and three block assists while hitting .500, also marking a season-best in total points.
- Christallynn Tate finished with seven kills and a solo block.
- Shaelyn Pruiett and Reagan Wilkerson combined for 35 assists, while Leah Mendoza anchored the defense with nine digs.
- Stan State hit .221 for the match with 43 kills and seven aces.
- The Warriors finished their three-match road trip 1-2 and sit in a tie for third in the CCAA standings.
Up Next
The Warriors return home for their annual Dig Pink Match on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. when they host Cal State LA inside Fitzpatrick Arena. Cal State LA, the 2023 NCAA Division II National Champion, will face UC Merced tomorrow night in Merced before making the trip to Turlock. After Saturday's match with the Golden Eagles, Stanislaus State will host UC Merced on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m.
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