CARSON, Calif. – The Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks concluded their 2024 volleyball season with a tough 3-0 loss against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Saturday evening in the Torodome. Despite a determined effort, the Lumberjacks fell in straight sets by scores of 19-25, 18-25, and 21-25.  

With the loss, Cal Poly Humboldt finishes the season at 8-18 overall and 4-14 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), matching the Toros' conference record (7-19 overall).  

Match Highlights
The Lumberjacks started strong in the first set, hitting .136 with 11 kills, including a team-high nine kills by senior Awelina Fakalata. However, the Toros' more efficient .239 attack percentage in the opening frame allowed them to take the set 25-19.  

Cal Poly Humboldt struggled offensively in the second set, hitting -.056 with just five kills, as Cal State Dominguez Hills capitalized with a 15-kill performance to take a commanding 2-0 match lead.  

The third set saw a spirited response from the 'Jacks. Contributions from Graysen Trupp and Kyra Slavik, who each tallied four kills, and strong defensive play by Hollis Downing (9 total blocks) kept the set competitive. Despite their best efforts, the Lumberjacks could not contain CSUDH's standout Ava Hurry, who finished the match with 19 kills and a .324 hitting percentage, helping the Toros secure the final set 25-21.  

Key Performances
Cal Poly Humboldt Leaders
  - Kills: Awelina Fakalata (9)  
  - Assists: Kyra Slavik (11), Brielle Wilson (8)  
  - Digs: Sophia Spoja (12)  
  - Blocks: Hollis Downing (9), Graysen Trupp (5)  
  - Aces: Awelina Fakalata (2)  

Cal State Dominguez Hills Leaders
  - Kills: Ava Hurry (19)  
  - Assists: Bailey Fuches (21), Maya Barron (17)  
  - Digs: Nina Robles (21)  

Statistical Comparison
- The Toros outhit the Lumberjacks, posting a .227 hitting percentage compared to Humboldt's .071.  
- CSUDH recorded 49 kills to Humboldt's 25 and held advantages in digs (63-41) and aces (6-4).  
- The Lumberjacks' blocking game was a highlight, totaling 12 blocks to the Toros' 4, led by Downing and Trupp.  

A Season of Growth
This season, the Lumberjacks demonstrated development as it is the most overall wins (8) and conference wins (4) the program has had since 2016. While Saturday marked the end of the road for 2024, the program looks ahead with optimism, fueled by a strong foundation of returning talent and incoming recruits. 

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