ARCATA — Humboldt State will face the only two teams it hasn't challenged yet this weekend, hoping to snap an 11-game losing streak. The Jacks take on San Francisco State Friday, Oct. 12, before traveling to Sonoma State on Saturday, Oct. 13. Both games are set to start at 7 p.m.

Head-to-Head
Last year, the Jacks fell in three-straight sets to both Sonoma State and San Francisco State at home and on the road. The losses put the all-time series in favor of the Seawolves at 35-22 and the Gators at 39-18, something the Jacks hope to break this weekend.

Multimedia
Fans can follow Friday's live stats via the San Francisco State website at: http://www.sidearmstats.com/sfsu/wvball/xlive.htm. Saturday's match at Sonoma State will feature a live video feed, as well as live stats, at http://sonomaseawolves.com/sports/2012/8/30/WVBALL_0830120336.aspx?id=766.

Gator Notes
San Francisco State enters Friday's match with a 12-4 overall record, 7-2 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. The Gators come off a split over the weekend after falling 1-3 to Cal State San Bernardino but beating UC San Diego in three-straight sets. San Francisco has swept seven matches in three sets, with only one three-set defeat. The Gators have an even 2-2 record when forced into a fifth and deciding set. ... As a team, SFSU averages 13.6 kills per set, with a .204 attack percentage, and limit its opponents to 10.6 kills per set. Kelly Ostello leads the team with a 3.74 kills per set average (2.54 attack percentage), but Meagan Wright leads with a .320 attack percentage, averaging 2.98 kills per set. Megan Johnson rounds out the attack with a 2.83 kills per set average and .214 attack percentage. ... Services are a strong part of the Gators' game, averaging 2.0 aces per set led by Jaclyn Clark and Iris Tolenada with 25 and 21 aces, respectively.

Seawolf Notes
Sonoma State dropped out of the Top 25 National Rankings this week after previously holding the No. 22 spot. The Seawolves currently stand at 11-6 overall, 5-4 in the CCAA. SSU will first host Cal Poly Pomona before facing the Jacks Saturday night, hoping Seawolves are hoping to snap a three-game losing streak after falling in five sets to both SFSU and UC San Diego, along with a three-set sweep to Cal State San Bernardino. The Seawolves have won 41 of 64 sets played, but only have one five-set match victory under their belt out of four deciding-set matches. ... As a team, SSU boasts a .247 attack percentage, averaging 14.4 kills per set. Allyson Sather leads with an average 3.28 kills per set, followed by Caylie Seitz with 2.85 kills per set and Kelsey Hull with 2.77 kills per set. ... Hull and Nicole Grangnola have both picked up 20 aces a piece with Hayley Ross gaining ground with 19 aces. ... Averaging 2.0 blocks per set, Sonoma State has five Seawolves who have picked up 30 or more total blocks this season, led by Regan Richert's 48 blocks.

Lumberjack Notes
Humboldt State has had a rough first half of the season so far and currently sits at 2-14 overall, 0-9 in conference. Despite hanging with their opponents for much of each set, the Jacks haven't been able to see a match through to victory for 11 matches. The Jacks average 10.2 kills per set, but their opponents average 11.9 kills per set to carry the momentum through the finish. ... Services continue to be a strong point for Humboldt State, averaging 2.0 aces per set, led by Ashley Neale with 25 aces. Alexa Rosendale follows with 19 aces, helping bring the Jacks' total aces to 119 on the season. Rosendale leads with a 3.10 kills per set average, followed by freshman Danielle Carlson's 2.04 kill per set average. Carlson has stepped into a prominent role for the Jacks and currently leads the outside hitters with a .167 attack percentage. ... Defensively, Tiffany McCray has picked up 229 digs to try to keep her team in the match. ... Allison Drobish leads the blocking game for the Jacks with 39 total blocks, 14 of which have been solo efforts.

Injury Report
The Jacks are still a little banged up, but most of the team will be cleared to play over the weekend. Head coach Sue Woodstra is still unsure about Channel Washington's status as she recovers from a head injury, leaving her questionable for the weekend.

Woodstra's Words
"Both San Francisco State and Sonoma State are playing quite well. ... SFSU runs a quick attack and has a dominant right side. They have a good lefty who takes good hits on the side. It'll put us one on one on the outside unless we can serve well, which would definitely help us. ... SSU is similar to SFSU. They are really steady and have good ball control. They are also good defensively; just a good all-around team. ... We keep trying to figure out how to get our best out on the court consistently. Practices have picked up so we're just going to keep trying. ... We've been right there with teams late in a set, but we just need to step up at the end and have a little more determination. We need to push a little harder. Finishing sets is still our nemesis. ... Danielle [Carlson] should be feeling good with her play. She's been doing a nice job for us and really stepped right in there. She's played the outside spot well. She plays her best when she feels confident and just goes for it."