The CSUN women's volleyball team lost to UC Davis in four sets, following an initial win. After taking the first set 25-19, the Matadors fell 25-23, 26-24, and 25-14 in the subsequent sets. Amaris Smith led CSUN with 18 kills, complemented by Leah Miller's 12 kills and a standout performance by setter Katie Kolar, who achieved 35 assists and 15 digs. The loss puts CSUN's record at 8-18 overall and 3-12 in Big West play.

By the Numbers
  • CSUN hit .230 compared to UC Davis's .270.
  • Amaris Smith recorded 18 kills with a hitting percentage of .206 on 63 attempts.
Yes, But

Despite a strong start and leading in digs (79-69), CSUN struggled to maintain momentum, particularly in close sets that highlighted missed opportunities.

State of Play
  • UC Davis improved to 16-8 overall and 11-4 in the Big West with this victory.
  • This match marked the fifth consecutive win for the Aggies against CSUN, evening the all-time series closer at 22-20.
What's Next

CSUN will host UC Riverside for their home finale, where they will honor seniors Layla Cederlind and Autumn Rojelio before the match.

Bottom Line

Despite the solid performance by individual players, CSUN needs to capitalize on critical points in matches to shift their performance in the Big West standings.