SAN MARCOS, Calif. – Cal Poly Humboldt (7-14, 3-10 CCAA) fought hard on the road against Cal State San Marcos (5-15, 3-10 CCAA) but fell in four sets on Friday evening at The Sports Center. Despite winning the third set and several individual standout performances, the Lumberjacks could not overcome the Cougars, who claimed the match with scores of 25-21, 25-16, 21-25, 25-20.

Match Recap
Humboldt showcased a competitive offense, logging a .208 hitting percentage over the match compared to San Marcos' .304. The Lumberjacks led with 59 kills to the Cougars' 52 but were unable to carry their offensive momentum through all four sets.

In the opening set, Humboldt was led by standout performances from Awelina Fakalata and Madyn Cervellera. However, San Marcos' efficiency at the net, with a .310 hitting percentage, allowed them to take the set 25-21. The Cougars continued to press in the second set, hitting at an impressive .435, resulting in a 25-16 victory. Humboldt responded in the third, hitting a dominant .417 with 18 kills and taking the set 25-21, but the Cougars pulled away in the fourth, sealing the match with a 25-20 win.

Notable Stats
- Madyn Cervellera recorded her 7th double-double of the season, tallying 14 kills and 14 digs, and marked her third match this season hitting above .300.
- Awelina Fakalata delivered an all-around performance with a match-high 15 kills and 18 digs, earning her 12th double-double of the season.
- Graysen Trupp came within one kill of tying her season high, contributing 13 kills and adding a block.
- Brielle Wilson led the Lumberjacks with 32 assists, supported by Kyra Slavik with 15 assists.
- Defensively, Fakalata and Cervellera anchored the back row with 18 and 14 digs, respectively, while **Sophia Spoja** added nine digs and one service ace.

Cal State San Marcos was led by Danielle McCasland with 13 kills and Isabelle Bakken with 12 kills and four blocks, while Gracie Zaitz distributed 29 assists and added two aces.

Team Stats
Points: HUM 63, SM 64
Kills: HUM 59, SM 52
Aces: HUM 2, SM 4
Blocks: HUM 2, SM 8
Assists: HUM 57, SM 52
Digs: HUM 62, SM 61

Looking Ahead
The Lumberjacks will take on No. 4 Cal Poly Pomona (19-1, 13-0 CCAA) tomorrow (Nov. 2) from Kellogg Arena at 3:00 PM in Pomona. The 'Jacks are one of three teams to take a set from the first place and nationally ranked Broncos this season. This contest will be another matchup for the inaugural Cal Poly Clash that began this season between the only Cal Poly's in the CCAA, Humboldt of the north and Pomona of the south. 

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