GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Cal Poly Humboldt (4-4, 0-0 CCAA) secured a decisive 3-0 sweep over Adams State (2-7, 0-0 RMAC) on Saturday afternoon at Brownson Arena. The Lumberjacks claimed the match with set scores of 25-23, 25-23, and 25-20, improving to .500 on the season.

The first set saw a tightly contested battle, with the Lumberjacks narrowly edging Adams State 25-23. Humboldt registered 13 kills in the opening frame but committed 8 errors, finishing with a .135 hitting percentage. Adams State put up a similar fight, hitting .143 with 11 kills and 6 errors. 

In the second set, Humboldt found its rhythm, hitting .317 behind 18 kills and just 5 errors. Adams State responded with a stronger attack as well, hitting .257, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Lumberjacks, who won the set by another 25-23 margin.

The third set was where Humboldt took full control, holding Adams State to just 12 kills and a .281 hitting percentage while racking up 13 kills themselves. The Lumberjacks finished the match with a .226 hitting percentage, narrowly beating Adams State's .225, closing out the sweep with a 25-20 victory.

Key Performers
- Awelina Fakalata led the way for Humboldt with a match-high 19 kills and 8 digs, showcasing her dominance at the net.
- Graysen Trupp added 9 kills and a block, while Madyn Cervellera chipped in with 5 kills.
- Aurora Meneghetti led the service game with 3 aces, while Mackenzie Gilchrist and Fakalata added two and one respectively.
- Kyra Slavik and Brielle Wilson both shared setting duties, dishing out 19 assists each.
- Sophia Spoja anchored the defense with a team-high 15 digs.

For Adams State, Anna Huggins paced the team with 10 kills and 6 digs. Angela Youngs and Madeleine Benally contributed 6 and 5 kills respectively. Keely-Shae Sapiga recorded a match-high 10 digs for the Grizzlies.

Team Stats
- Cal Poly Humboldt led in total points (53-42), kills (44-35), aces (6-3), and assists (42-33), while both teams tied in digs (38-38).
- Adams State led in blocks, out-blocking the Lumberjacks 6-3, with Katie Bauer leading with 4.

Looking Ahead
With this win, Cal Poly Humboldt looks to build momentum heading into conference play next week at home. On Thursday, September 19, the 'Jacks will host Cal State Dominguez Hills at 7:00 PM from Lumberjack Arena. For more information on Cal Poly Humboldt Women's Volleyball, please visit humboldtathletics.com, download our mobile app, and follow us on all social media platforms. 

Free Regular Season Home Matches in Lumberjack Arena
Thanks to a sponsorship from Mortages with Oceana, Cal Poly Humboldt will have free admission to all 2024 regular-season home matches this fall.