Best Start in Program History, Broncos Set Record With Eighth Straight Sweep
POMONA, Calif. – The Cal Poly Pomona volleyball team won their 16th consecutive match on Saturday afternoon, improving to 20-1 on the season to mark the best start in program history through 21 games. The previous best start through the same amount of games had been 19-2, set by the 2005 squad that had a historic 19-0 start. The Broncos' 16 consecutive wins is the second-longest winning streak in program history, behind only that 19-0 start in 2005.
Cal Poly Pomona's 3-0 sweep of Cal Poly Humboldt on Saturday also broke the program record for more consecutive sweeps in a row with eight, as they have not lost a set since October 5th- nearly a month ago. It was their 15th sweep of the season, also tying a program record for most in a season.
Samantha Campion shined against the Jacks, leading the team in both kills (11) and digs (15) while swinging at a .310 clip. The senior also recorded six aces in the match, the second-most in school history during the 25-point scoring format (since 2008), to bring her career total to an even 100. Campion is now 154 kills and 50 digs away from 1,000 in her CPP career in both categories – in just her third season as a Bronco.
Sophomore Alexia Athans also impressed with six kills in eight attempts, good for a .750 attack percentage while adding two blocks. Her .341 hitting percentage on the season currently ranks third in the conference.
Caitie Mueller added on 33 assists, bringing her career total to 2,896. The San Clemente native is now less than 100 assists away from moving into fifth all-time in school history. Mueller has now had seven consecutive matches with 30 or more assists.
It's safe to say the No. 4 ranked Broncos have found their rhythm as a team, winning the three sets by scores 25-13, 25-19, and 25-18. The Green & Gold have lost just three sets since the start of CCAA play, outscoring opponents 42-3 in sets won. They were very consistent in their attacks throughout the match, posting hitting percentages of .300, .290, and .282 in each of the three sets. Both teams had 100 attempts, the Broncos landing 40 kills to the Lumberjacks' 29.
Cal Poly Clash
With the volleyball team's win on Saturday, they are 2-0 against the Lumberjacks in the inaugural Cal Poly Clash rivalry. Barring the teams facing twice in the postseason, this means the Broncos have secured the point toward the year-long rivalry. Across all sports, CPP currently leads 5-0 in the rivalry out of 10 possible points. Visit the Cal Poly Clash Homepage for more information.
Up Next
The Broncos will host Cal State LA (14-7) and Cal State Dominguez Hills (6-16) next weekend. Friday's game will be at 5:00 PM, while Saturday's game will be at 3:00 PM with a senior day ceremony taking place before the event.
Bronco Bits
- The Broncos are now 35-4 (.897) all-time against Cal Poly Humboldt, including 10 straight wins dating back to 2017.
- Traci Dahl is now 97-36 (.729) as head coach of the Broncos with a 62-23 (.729) record in conference.
- The Broncos' 16-game winning streak is the longest in the CCAA, second-longest in the west region, and the fifth-longest in the nation.
- Cal Poly Pomona has lost just three sets since the start of CCAA play. They have outscored opponents 42-3 in sets won over the past month.
- Samantha Campion is 154 kills and 50 digs away from 1,000 in her CPP career in both categories.
- CPP's previous longest stretch of 3-0 wins was seven games, coming from August 25th to September 7th, 2018. The 2024 squad is now in the middle of doing this for eight straight matches.
- The Broncos' No. 4 national ranking this week is the highest in program history.
Latest Women's Volleyball
- Volleyball Ranked No. 1 in First Regional RankingsThe Cal Poly Pomona volleyball team was ranked No. 1 in the first NCAA Division II West Region rankings on Wednesday afternoon, it was announced on NCAA.com HERE.
- Volleyball Clinches First CCAA Regular Season Title Since 2005For the first time since 2005, Cal Poly Pomona volleyball has won the CCAA regular season title! Their 3-0 win against Cal State Dominguez Hills on Saturday night secured at least a co-championship, and just one win next week will secure an outright regular season title.
- No. 3 Volleyball Remains Undefeated in Conference With 17th Straight WinCal Poly Pomona volleyball grinded out a tough win on Friday night, defeating No. 24 Cal State LA three sets to one to pick up their 17th consecutive win. The Broncos remain undefeated in CCAA action at 15-0, while continuing their best start in program history at 21-1 through their first 22 matches. The team is also an incredible 6-0 against nationally ranked opponents this season.
- Samantha Campion Named CCAA Defensive Player of the WeekCal Poly Pomona's Samantha Campion has been selected as the FloCollege/CCAA Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 28-Nov. 3.
- No. 4 Volleyball Ties Best Start in Program HistoryThe No. 4 ranked Broncos picked up their 15th consecutive win on Friday afternoon, improving their overall record to 19-1 on the season. This ties the best start to a season through their first 20 matches in program history, having also gone 19-1 to open the 2005 campaign.
- Volleyball Ranked No. 4 in the Nation, Highest Ranking in Program HistoryCal Poly Pomona was ranked No. 4 in the AVCA Top 25 Poll on Monday afternoon, marking the highest national ranking in the program's history.