ARCATA, Calif. – Cal Poly Humboldt volleyball wraps up its four-match homestand this week with a pair of conference showdowns at Lumberjack Arena. The Lumberjacks (1-15, 1-7 CCAA) will host Chico State on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. PT, followed by Cal State Monterey Bay on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. PT.

Thursday's match will mark the BIG Game as well as a Green Out and Staff & Faculty Appreciation Night and Saturday's contest will be Parents Weekend. All home matches are free admission thanks to proud partner Mortgages with Oceana. 

LAST TIME OUT

The Lumberjacks battled through two home matches last week, showing strong starts and competitive stretches despite falling in both contests.

On Thursday, Humboldt jumped out to a 2-0 lead before Cal State San Marcos rallied to take a five-set thriller, 3-2 (25-22, 25-17, 17-25, 18-25, 11-15). Graysen Trupp fueled the attack with 14 kills and five service aces, while setter Brielle Wilson recorded her first career triple-double with 11 kills, 20 assists, and 15 digs. Elizabeth Jade Andrade added a career-high 22 digs and seven assists in the back row.

The following Saturday, the 'Jacks faced a tough test against perennial power Cal State San Bernardino, falling 3-0 (21-25, 18-25, 13-25). Trupp again led Humboldt with eight kills, while Rahni Greene and Isabella Hartwig added five a piece. Wilson dished out 16 assists and Andrade notched her second straight 20-dig performance.

NO WORRIES VS. THE WILDCATS

Chico State (5-10, 1-7 CCAA) enters Thursday's matchup looking to find success in conference play after going 4-3 to start the season. After splitting last weekend's home matches, the Wildcats will look to make a statement on the road.

For Humboldt, the key will be maintaining the offensive balance showcased early in last week's five-set battle and continuing to pressure opponents from the service line. The 'Jacks will look to feed off the home crowd and regain their early-match rhythm against a competitive Chico squad.

MATCHING UP AGAINST MONTEREY

Saturday's opponent, Cal State Monterey Bay (2-13, 1-7 CCAA), will meet Humboldt for the second time this season while coming off of seven straight losses. The 'Jacks earned their first win of the year against the Otters on Oct. 4 in a five-set thriller, highlighted by double-digit kills from Trupp and a breakout serving performance from freshman Emma Fauth.

The rematch gives Humboldt a chance to continue the season sweep and close out its homestand on a high note. Strong serving, defensive consistency, and continued production from the 'Jacks' front line will be critical in the matchup.

HOW TO WATCH

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UP NEXT

Following the homestand, Cal Poly Humboldt will hit the road for a Southern California swing, visiting Cal State San Marcos on Friday, Oct. 24 and Cal Poly Pomona on Saturday, Oct. 25.

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