CALIFORNIA (Oct. 21) – The Vulcans snapped a six-match losing streak with a 3-0 victory (25-14, 26-24, 25-20) over Mercyhurst on Saturday afternoon in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West action while hosting Senior Day at the Convocation Center.
RECORDS/SERIES
• The California (PA) volleyball team improves to 7-10 this season behind a 2-8 record in league play.
• The Lakers fall to 3-15 overall with a 1-9 mark against conference schools.
• The Vulcans and Lakers split the season series this year with the home team winning each match.
NOTES
• Junior
Allie Droneberger tied her career high with 15 kills while hitting at a .419 clip.
• Sophomore
Elisa Rugiero registered her sixth kill/dig double-double of the year after finishing with 12 kills and 12 digs.
• Freshman
Sarah Stephenson added nine kills on a .238 hitting percentage in the victory.
• Junior
Rachel Simon directed the offense with 38 assists, her eighth match this season with at least 35 assists, and added nine digs.
• Senior
Emily Buwawa tied Rugiero for the team lead with 12 digs on Saturday.
• Sophomore
Bella Buwawa anchored the net with four blocks against the Lakers.
NEXT
• Cal returns to action on Friday, Oct. 27, when it travels to face PSAC West-leading Gannon in Erie, Pennsylvania, at 7 p.m.
