The San Francisco State volleyball team concluded their regular season with a 3-1 defeat against Chico State, ending with an overall record of 11-14 and finishing fifth in the CCAA conference. Despite a strong set where they dominated with a 25-10 win, the Gators struggled to maintain momentum and lost sets one, two, and four. Key player Aidan Goodrich led with 18 kills, while Melanie Hewlett provided 42 assists. Chico State improved their record to 12-13 with this victory, outperforming the Gators in several key statistics.

By the Numbers
  • Gators overall record: 11-14, CCAA record: 10-8
  • Chico State's attack percentage: .255, Gators' attack percentage: .229
  • Aidan Goodrich: 18 kills, 3 blocks, 12 digs
  • Chico State kills: 57, Gators kills: 51
  • Set three score: Gators 25, Chico 10
Yes, But

While the Gators had a strong performance in the third set, they faltered in critical moments in the other sets, highlighting issues with consistency and execution. This loss may raise concerns about their momentum heading into the CCAA tournament.

State of Play
  • Gators finished the regular season fifth in the CCAA conference.
  • The CCAA tournament is set to begin with the Gators facing #4 seed Stanislaus State on November 20.
What's Next

The Gators prepare for the CCAA tournament where they will face Stanislaus State. Their performance in this match will be critical for their hopes of advancing further in the postseason.

Bottom Line

The Gators must improve their consistency and avoid errors in critical moments as they head into the CCAA tournament. Their ability to bounce back from this loss will be pivotal for their postseason success.