POMONA, Calif. – The Cal Poly Pomona volleyball team saw their historic 2024 season come to a close on Saturday night, falling three sets to none against San Francisco State in the West Region Finals. The Broncos finish as arguably the best team in program history, owning a 25-4 overall record while breaking numerous school records and reaching as far as any previous team in the current playoff format.
The Broncos struggled to gain any momentum against the Gators, taking their first and only lead early in the third set. However, that was quickly taken away by a San Francisco State run, as the Gators would end up taking all three sets for their first West Region title in program history. Though San Francisco State swung just .184 in the match, the Broncos had a .086 hitting percentage - their lowest in over five years - to go along with 10 service errors.
Though the season game to an abrupt and disappointing end, the accomplishments of the 2024 squad will forever be enshrined in the record books. Among the many accolades and accomplishments this season, the team became the first squad in program history to win an outright CCAA regular season title, while also being ranked the highest in program history.
The team says goodbye to an extremely talented senior class, including Samantha Campion, Caitie Mueller, and Avery Percival – who each entered the record book in multiple individual categories during their time as a Bronco. Seniors Helen McMullin, Madison Novak, Giselle Vogel, and Jenna O'Shea also played a big role in leading the program to new heights.
Campion, Mueller, and Sarah Ybarra were also named to the All-Regional Tournament Team.
2024 Records / Milestones
- First outright CCAA regular season title in program history
- Most wins during 25-point scoring format: 25
- Most CCAA wins in program history: 17
- Most service aces during 25-point scoring format: 212
- Most block solos during 25-point scoring format: 73
- Second longest win streak in program history: 18 straight wins
- Longest streak of 3-0 sweeps: 8 straight sweeps
- Most 3-0 wins in a season: 16 sweeps
- Highest AVCA national ranking in program history at No. 3
- First time being the No. 1 seed and hosting in the current regional format (since 1993)
Bronco Bits
- The Broncos are now 46-11 (.807) all-time against San Francisco State, including 2-1 in the postseason.
- CPP is now 11-21 all-time in the NCAA Tournament, and 2-1 as the No. 1 seed. They are 3-3 all-time at home during the NCAA Tournament.
- Traci Dahl is now 102-39 (.723) as head coach of the Broncos with a 9-7 record in the postseason.
- The Broncos are 0-3 in regional finals, losing in 1997, 2008, and 2024.
- This is the fifth time in the past seven seasons that the CCAA has won the west region.
- CPP went 8-1 against nationally-ranked teams this season.
Latest All Athletics News
- Late Surge Pushes Cal State LA Past BroncosThe Cal Poly Pomona Broncos dropped a hard-fought contest to the Cal State LA Golden Eagles, 67-58, in a CCAA conference showdown. Despite a strong start, the Broncos couldn't overcome a late surge from the Golden Eagles and ultimately fell short.
- Fourth-Quarter Firepower Propels Broncos Past Golden EaglesThe Cal Poly Pomona Broncos rallied back from an early deficit to defeat the Cal State LA Golden Eagles 63-52 in a thrilling women's basketball contest. Despite a strong start from the Golden Eagles, the Broncos found their rhythm and dominated the final quarter to secure the victory.
- Toros Run Away with 67-50 Victory Over BroncosThe No. 25 Cal Poly Pomona Broncos were defeated by Cal State Dominguez Hills, falling 67-50 in a tough match up. Despite a strong start, the Broncos were unable to overcome the Toros' offensive momentum and defensive pressure throughout the game.
- Broncos Fall Short in Tight Contest with TorosThe No. 17 Cal Poly Pomona Broncos battled fiercely but ultimately fell short to the No. 5 Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros, 65-61, in a tightly contested match up that saw both teams trading leads throughout the game.
- Winslow, Jackson, and Lena Named Scholar All-AmericansA record three Cal Poly Pomona men's soccer student-athletes were named to the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II Scholar All-American team. It is the first time in program history three athletes have received the honor in the same season.
- CPP Athletics Sets Department Record With No. 4 Ranking in Learfield Director’s CupThe National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) released the fall national standings for the Learfield Director's Cup on Monday morning, seeing Cal Poly Pomona receive it's highest ranking in department history at No. 4 in all of NCAA Division II with 267.0 total points. Only Grand Valley State, Wingate, and Colorado State Pueblo beat out the Broncos with more points.