CARSON -- Looking to reset with the start of California Collegiate Athletic Association competition, the Cal State Dominguez Hills volleyball team dropped a 21-25, 15-25, 25-19, 16-25 decision to visiting Chico State this afternoon, and are still searching for their first win of the 2026 season.
Freshman opposite
Ryann Bennett tied for match-high honors with 14 kills, hitting a robust .313 in the process.
CSUDH drops to 0-8, 0-1 CCAA, while the Wildcats move to 2-3, 1-0 in league play.
After dropping the first two sets, the Toros turned a 9-9 tie in the third set into a 13-9 lead off the strong serve of
Giovannina De Sisto, coupled with three-straight kills from Bennett.
CSUDHÂ increased its edge to 22-17 after a
Rilee Graham flush, and to 23-17 on a putaway by De Sisto.
Chico State took two of the next three points, but only delayed the inevitable as Bennett put a close to the frame after an assist from
Malia Jones.
Set four was tied at 12-12 before the Wildcats went on a 7-2 run to take a 19-14 lead, ultimately claiming the set and match.
Dakota Carvo added seven kills for the hosts with Jones digging 13 balls and
Kylie Leopard finishing with three blocks.
The Toros were held to an overall .081 hitting percentage after reaching a .368 percentage in the 6-point third-set win.
CSUDH will look to pick up its first victory of the year on Saturday as Stanislaus State visits the Torodome for a 1 pm first serve.
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