Big West: #13 Cal Poly Off to Best Start in Program History

13th-ranked Cal Poly made history Saturday, downing Long Beach State in 4 sets to secure its best start in program history at 19-1. The Mustangs have not lost a Big West matchup since 2016, boasting a program record 25 conference win streak.

Updated Standings:

#13 Cal Poly def. Long Beach State 3-1 (25-19, 20-25, 25-16, 25-16)

• Cal Poly moves to 19-1 overall, 9-0 BWC; Long Beach State falls to 13-10 overall, 5-5 BWC
• Box Score
• Cal Poly Recap / Long Beach State Recap
• Attendance: 803

13th-ranked Cal Poly stayed perfect in Big West action (9-1) and are off to its best start in program history at 19-1 (1985, 18-1) following its victory in 4 sets at Long Beach State. The Mustangs, who have won 18 consecutive matches, have won a program record 25-straight conference matches dating back to 2016.

Cal Poly outperformed Long Beach State in attack percentage (.314 to .171) and on the block (14 to 7) to collect the win.

Torrey Van Winden's message to her mom after helping @CalPolyVolley set a new program record with a 19-1 start? 😜

Kelly (Strand) Van Winden played on the 1985 Mustangs squad that started 18-1. #RideHigh | #PlayBig pic.twitter.com/cReBDXaqd0

— Big West Volleyball (@BigWestWVB) October 21, 2018

Team Comparison: CP / LBSU

• Points: 77 / 61
• Kills: 60 / 50
• Aces: 3 / 4
• Blocks: 14 / 7
• Assists: 48 / 44
• Digs: 59 / 57

Statistical Leaders – Cal Poly

• Adlee Van Winden: 20 kills, 13 digs, .391 attack percentage
• Torrey Van Winden: 18 kills, 14 digs
• Avalon Denecochea: 40 assists
• Madilyn Mercer: 7 blocks

Statistical Leaders – Long Beach State

• Tyler Spriggs: 12 kills
• Emma Kirst: 11 kills, 4 blocks, .348 attack percentage
• YiZhi Xue: 10 kills, .429 attack percentage
• Kashauna Williams: 10 kills

UC Santa Barbara def. Cal State Northridge 3-2 (19-25, 25-15, 23-25, 25-19, 20-18)

• UC Santa Barbara moves to 13-9 overall, 5-5 BWC; Cal State Northridge falls to 6-15 overall, 2-7 BWC
• Box Score
• UC Santa Barbara Recap / Cal State Northridge Recap
• Attendance: 442

UC Santa Barbara outlasted Cal State Northridge in 5 sets Saturday night to even its mark at 5-5 in Big West Conference play. The Gauchos came back from a 2-1 deficit, using advantages in attack percentage (.230 to .172) and at the service line (8 to 5) to come out on top.

WVB: Gauchos Close Strong at CSUN for First Win of Road Trip https://t.co/YibIZ9sJAP

— UCSB Athletics (@UCSBgauchos) October 21, 2018

Team Comparison: UCSB / CSUN

• Points: 79.5 / 77.5
• Kills: 63 / 64
• Aces: 8 / 5
• Blocks: 8 / 8
• Assists: 59 / 61
• Digs: 79 / 85

Statistical Leaders – UC Santa Barbara

• Lindsey Ruddins: 24 kills, 13 digs, .323 attack percentage
• Torre Glasker: 12 kills, 13 digs
• Rowan Ennis: 11 kills
• Olivia Lovenberg: 52 assists, 8 digs
• Emilia Petrachi: 22 digs

Statistical Leaders – Cal State Northridge

• Aeryn Owens: 28 kills, 15 digs
• Nicole Nevarez: 14 kills, .367 attack percentage
• Morgan Salone: 11 kills, 5 blocks, .400 attack percentage
• Kristey Markle: 21 digs

Hawaii def. Cal State Fullerton 3-0 (25-3, 25-14, 25-13)

• Hawaii moves to 13-6 overall, 9-1 BWC; Cal State Fullerton falls to 6-16 overall, 0-9 BWC
• Box Score
• Hawaii Recap / Cal State Fullerton Recap
• Attendance: 349

Hawaii recorded its 4th-straight win Saturday night, downing Cal State Fullerton in straight sets on the road. The Rainbow Wahine outdid the Titans in attack percentage (.333 to -.011) and at the service line (13 to 2) to earn the one-sided victory.

Women's Volleyball Rolls Past Cal State Fullerton, 3-0 https://t.co/92fmaU3314

— Hawaii W. Volleyball (@HawaiiWVB) October 21, 2018

Team Comparison: HI / CSF

• Points: 59 / 22
• Kills: 43 / 16
• Aces: 13 / 2
• Blocks: 3 / 4
• Assists: 40 / 16
• Digs: 50 / 36

Statistical Leaders – Hawaii

• McKenna Ross: 9 kills, 10 digs, .529 attack percentage
• McKenna Granato: 8 kills, 4 service aces, .667 attack percentage
• Faith Ma’afala: 20 assists, 6 service aces
• Tita Akiu: 19 digs

Statistical Leaders – Cal State Fullerton

• Jayla Norman: 8 kills, .353 attack percentage
• Courtney Mueller: 15 assists
• Svahna Costello: 7 digs
• Tatiana Toleafoa: 7 digs

UC Davis def. UC Irvine 3-2 (22-25, 25-15, 25-18, 26-28, 15-7)

• UC Davis moves to 12-9 overall, 4-5 BWC; UC Irvine falls to 12-8 overall, 6-2 BWC
• Box Score
• UC Davis / UC Irvine
• Attendance: 512

UC Davis overcame UC Irvine 3-2 at home Saturday night to earn its 3rd-straight Big West win. The Aggies hit .248, recorded 14 blocks and served up 10 aces for the victory, while holding the Anteaters to a .115 attack percentage, 9 blocks and 5 service aces.

Seniors propel Aggies to five-set victory https://t.co/kSGmILl37v

— UCDWomen'sVolleyball (@UCDVolleyball) October 21, 2018

Team Comparison: UCD / UCI

• Points: 84 / 64
• Kills: 60 / 50
• Aces: 10 / 5
• Blocks: 14 / 9
• Assists: 56 / 47
• Digs: 75 / 66

Statistical Leaders – UC Davis

• Emily Allen: 15 kills, 19 digs, .424 attack percentage
• Nicola Moore: 12 kills, 4 blocks
• Brianna Karsseboom: 11 kills, 16 digs
• Lauren Jackson: 11 kills, 5 blocks, .409 attack percentage
• Paloma Bowman: 29 assists, 11 digs
• Malia Bolko: 20 digs

Statistical Leaders – UC Irvine

• Abby Marjama: 12 kills, 15 digs
• Ali Koumelis: 38 assists, 17 digs
• Haley DeSales: 17 digs

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