CARSON, Calif. – Humboldt State volleyball took a 2-0 set lead, but lost Friday's road match versus Cal State Dominguez Hills 3-2 (25-16, 25-19, 19-25, 22-25, 11-15) in the Torodome.

The Lumberjacks dropped to 2-9 overall and 1-4 in California Collegiate Athletic Association play. Dominguez Hills improved its overall record to 6-7 and 2-2 against conference opponents.

After seeing a 6-2 lead vanish in the first set, HSU used a pair of runs to win the frame. The Jacks used a 4-0 push to regain their advantage, 14-10, and followed it was a 7-2 run that helped them capture the set 25-16. Lauren Reid led the Green and Gold with five kills in the first set and the team compiled a .167 hitting percentage.

The Toros hit -.032 in the opening set and performed much better in the second, but it wasn't enough as the Jacks won 25-19. Once again Reid led the Jacks offensive effort, this time with six kills.

Dominguez Hills took a 4-0 lead in the third frame and the Toros' .333 hitting percentage put them over the top. The Jacks trailed for the entire set, and Cecilia Lucas recorded set point to wrap the Toros 25-19 win.

Both offenses struggled in the fourth set, but the Toros had enough firepower to force a fifth with a 25-22 victory.

The Jacks fell behind 5-1 in the final frame, and they were unable to recover from the deficit. An HSU service error proved to be match point and gave Dominguez Hills the fifth set, 15-11.

Janelle Ayala was HSU's most efficient offensive weapon. She finished with 14 kills and a .619 hitting percentage. Ayala was also tied for the team lead with three blocks. Reid paced the Green and Gold with 15 kills.

HSU travels to face Cal State Los Angeles Saturday at 7 p.m.