ARCATA, Calif. -- In a Thursday night clash at Lumberjack Arena, Cal Poly Humboldt's volleyball team faced a tough challenge, falling in three sets (20-25, 16-25, 13-25) to Stanislaus State. The Lumberjacks were outpaced by the Warriors, who capitalized on efficient play and strong team defense in front of a crowd of 105 attendees.

Stanislaus State (16-7, 9-6 CCAA) set the tone early, showing their attacking power with a .259 hitting percentage over the course of the match. Humboldt (7-16, 3-12 CCAA) struggled to keep up offensively, hitting .019 for the evening and committing 23 errors across three sets.

Match Highlights and Team Stats
The Warriors demonstrated superior efficiency and consistency, leading the match in key statistics. Stanislaus State recorded 33 kills to Humboldt's 25, and their blocking game contributed significantly, tallying 21 total blocks compared to Humboldt's 8.

Game Leaders
- Stanislaus State: Malia Tanksley led the Warriors with 8 kills, closely followed by Makenna Carrillo with 7. The team's defense shined as Autumn Kirby posted 6 blocks and Gabby Rawson anchored the back row with 14 digs.
- Cal Poly Humboldt: Awelina Fakalata led the Lumberjacks with 8 kills and added 2 service aces. Brielle Wilson directed the Humboldt offense with 15 assists, while Sophia Spoja collected 9 digs to lead the defense.

The match's momentum turned in the Warriors' favor in the third set as they registered a .417 hitting percentage with 13 kills and only three errors, putting the finishing touches on their dominant performance.

Set Breakdown
- Set 1: Stanislaus State jumped to an early lead, edging Humboldt 25-20 with a .259 hitting percentage, while the Lumberjacks battled but hit .118 with six attack errors.
- Set 2: Humboldt struggled with errors, hitting -0.047 with 11 attack errors, allowing the Warriors to control the pace and take the set 25-16.
- Set 3: Stanislaus sealed the match with a 25-13 set win, achieving their highest efficiency (.417) of the night.

Looking Ahead
The Lumberjacks will aim to regroup as they prepare for their final home match on Saturday for Senior Night against Chico State at 3:00 PM. All games will be available for streaming on FloVolleyball. For more information on Cal Poly Humboldt Volleyball, please visit humboldtathletics.com, download our mobile app, and follow us on all social media platforms.