Cal State East Bay swept Cal State LA, 3-0, to advance to the CCAA Tournament semifinals. The Pioneers controlled the first two sets and closed out a tighter third set to set up a Friday matchup with Fresno Pacific.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 25-21, 25-17, 25-22.
  • East Bay has won 5 straight matches.
  • The Pioneers recorded 39 kills, 60 digs and 9 blocks.
  • Gianna Navarro led with 11 kills; Pi’ilani Carvalho posted 31 assists and 13 digs.
  • East Bay hit .183 and held Cal State LA to .098.
Yes, But

Cal State LA pushed hardest in the third set, with 12 ties and 7 lead changes, but East Bay held on to finish the sweep.

State of Play
  • East Bay advances to the CCAA Tournament semifinals.
  • The Pioneers face Fresno Pacific on Friday.
Bottom Line

East Bay paired a balanced attack with strong defense to keep its postseason run alive; the next test is a semifinal against Fresno Pacific.