ARCATA, Calif. – Cal Poly Humboldt volleyball continues its opening week of CCAA action at home this Saturday, Sept. 20, when the Lumberjacks host Cal Poly Pomona at 2 p.m. PT inside Lumberjack Arena. The 'Jacks will look to build off Thursday night's strong showing and break through for their first win of the season in front of their home crowd.
LAST TIME OUT
Humboldt (0-9, 0-1 CCAA) opened conference play with a thrilling five-set battle against Cal State Los Angeles on Thursday night. Fueled by a loud crowd of green and gold, the Jacks came out swinging and claimed the opening set 25-21 behind a .406 team hitting percentage. After the Golden Eagles took set two, Humboldt answered with a 25-20 win in set three, putting themselves one frame away from victory. Despite the electric performance, the Golden Eagles rallied to take the final two sets, sealing the match 3-2 (25-21, 16-25, 25-20, 21-25, 9-15).
Graysen Trupp led Humboldt with 14 kills, hitting .297 on the night, while Isabella Hartwig added 11 kills. Senior Sophia Spoja captured 17 digs on the night and Brielle Wilson guided the offense with 23 assists. At the net, Phoebe Bland recorded a team-high five blocks to go along with her .353 hitting percentage.
SCOUTING THE BRONCOS
Cal Poly Pomona (3-4, 1-0 CCAA) comes into Saturday's contest as one of the CCAA's top programs and a consistent threat in the region. The Broncos, who received votes in the latest national rankings, boast a dynamic offense and stout defense that will challenge Humboldt at the net and in the back row. The Broncos were atop the standings last season, going 17-1 in conference play.
This matchup will be the first of two regular-season meetings between the teams, with the 'Jacks looking to defend their home court before traveling to Pomona later this season.
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UP NEXT
The Lumberjacks will prepare to begin a four-game road trip after the Cal Poly Clash. Next Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. PT, Humboldt will travel to play UC Merced in Merced, Calif. at Greg and Cathie Hostetler Court.
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