UC San Diego rallied from two sets down and erased a 24-20 deficit in the fourth to force a deciding set, but Sacramento State closed with the final three points to win, 17-15. Molly McCluskey led the Tritons with 15 kills, while Brynne McGhie recorded a double-double with 36 assists and 10 digs.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Sacramento State 3, UC San Diego 2 (25-20, 25-18, 23-25, 25-27, 17-15).
  • UC San Diego is 11-14 overall and 7-7 in Big West play; Sacramento State is 14-11 and 9-5.
  • McCluskey had 15 kills and five blocks; Gia Rivera added 12 kills and four aces.
  • The Tritons are 1-5 in five-set matches this season.
Yes, But

The comeback showed UC San Diego’s ability to respond under pressure, but the Tritons couldn’t convert a 15-14 lead in the fifth, dropping the final three points.

What’s Next

UC San Diego closes its home schedule against Cal State Bakersfield on Friday, Nov. 13, then hosts CSUN for Senior Night on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Bottom Line

The Tritons mounted a dramatic rally, but finishing the deciding set remains a challenge: they have now lost five of six five-set matches this season.