Long Beach State women’s volleyball lost to Cal Poly in a decisive match, falling 3-0 with set scores of 25-19, 25-18, and 25-20. The defeat marks a setback for Long Beach, which was previously tied at the top of the Big West standings. Despite Logan King leading with 11 kills, Long Beach State struggled against Cal Poly’s strong performance, including nine service aces. Cal Poly improved to 20-5 overall and 11-2 in conference play while Long Beach fell to 17-7 overall and 10-3 in conference. The Beach will face UC Santa Barbara next in their ongoing road trip.
By the NumbersCal Poly outhit Long Beach State .275 to .193.Cal Poly recorded nine service aces against Long Beach State. State of PlayLong Beach State is currently 17-7 overall and 10-3 in the Big West.Cal Poly stands at 20-5 overall and 11-2 in the Big West after this victory. What’s Next
Long Beach State will play UC Santa Barbara on Saturday night at 7 p.m., looking to bounce back from their loss to Cal Poly.
Bottom Line
The loss highlights Long Beach State’s need to improve their service game and hitting efficiency ahead of their match against UC Santa Barbara to stay competitive in the Big West standings.