California State University Northridge Athletics
Saturday, October 24
Bakersfield, Calif.
6:00 p.m.
California State University at Northridge
9-11,5-5Big West
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at
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Cal State Bakersfield
10-12,5-5Big West
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSUN | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| CSU Bakersfield | 25 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 1 |
Photo by: Chuck Marvel
10/24/2026 10:37:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — CSUN women's volleyball rallied from a first-set loss to defeat Bakersfield 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-17) on Saturday at the Icardo Center, winning three consecutive sets to earn a Big West victory.
Julia Bazylevych and Hailey Brockway led the Matadors with 14 kills apiece, while Iye Okolo added 10 kills on an efficient .643 hitting percentage. CSUN finished with 57 kills and hit .253 as a team, improving its offensive production throughout the match.
Set 1: Cal State Bakersfield 25, CSUN 23
CSUN battled through a tightly contested opening set but came up short, 25-23. The Matadors faced a late deficit before mounting a comeback behind Brockway and Bazylevych. Brockway helped spark the rally with consecutive kills, and Bazylevych delivered a service ace to tie the score at 22-22. CSUN briefly moved ahead 23-22, but the Roadrunners regained control and closed out the set.
Set 2: CSUN 25, Cal State Bakersfield 19
The Matadors responded with a stronger offensive performance in the second set, hitting .250 with 14 kills. CSUN established an early advantage and maintained pressure throughout the frame. Katie Kolar helped direct the offense with 13 assists in the set, while Bazylevych and Okolo each recorded four kills. The Matadors pulled away late, using a decisive stretch to turn a 15-18 deficit into a commanding position before closing out the 25-19 win.
Set 3: CSUN 25, Cal State Bakersfield 16
CSUN seized momentum in the third set, using an early scoring run to build a 9-3 lead. Brockway contributed multiple kills during the surge, while the Matadors' defense helped limit the Roadrunners to a -.061 hitting percentage. CSUN maintained its advantage throughout the frame, with Bazylevych, Brockway and Tatiana Turgeon contributing key kills down the stretch. The Matadors won the set 25-16 to take a 2-1 lead in the match.
Set 4: CSUN 25, Cal State Bakersfield 17
The Matadors finished strong in the fourth set, producing their best offensive numbers of the afternoon with 17 kills and a .368 hitting percentage. CSUN built on its momentum to pull away from the Roadrunners and secure the match in four sets. The Matadors' balanced attack and efficient finishing helped them close out the 25-17 victory.
Notes
CSUN will take on Cal State Fullerton on the road at Titan Gym on Friday, Oct. 30. First serve is set for 6:00 p.m.
Julia Bazylevych and Hailey Brockway led the Matadors with 14 kills apiece, while Iye Okolo added 10 kills on an efficient .643 hitting percentage. CSUN finished with 57 kills and hit .253 as a team, improving its offensive production throughout the match.
Set 1: Cal State Bakersfield 25, CSUN 23
CSUN battled through a tightly contested opening set but came up short, 25-23. The Matadors faced a late deficit before mounting a comeback behind Brockway and Bazylevych. Brockway helped spark the rally with consecutive kills, and Bazylevych delivered a service ace to tie the score at 22-22. CSUN briefly moved ahead 23-22, but the Roadrunners regained control and closed out the set.
Set 2: CSUN 25, Cal State Bakersfield 19
The Matadors responded with a stronger offensive performance in the second set, hitting .250 with 14 kills. CSUN established an early advantage and maintained pressure throughout the frame. Katie Kolar helped direct the offense with 13 assists in the set, while Bazylevych and Okolo each recorded four kills. The Matadors pulled away late, using a decisive stretch to turn a 15-18 deficit into a commanding position before closing out the 25-19 win.
Set 3: CSUN 25, Cal State Bakersfield 16
CSUN seized momentum in the third set, using an early scoring run to build a 9-3 lead. Brockway contributed multiple kills during the surge, while the Matadors' defense helped limit the Roadrunners to a -.061 hitting percentage. CSUN maintained its advantage throughout the frame, with Bazylevych, Brockway and Tatiana Turgeon contributing key kills down the stretch. The Matadors won the set 25-16 to take a 2-1 lead in the match.
Set 4: CSUN 25, Cal State Bakersfield 17
The Matadors finished strong in the fourth set, producing their best offensive numbers of the afternoon with 17 kills and a .368 hitting percentage. CSUN built on its momentum to pull away from the Roadrunners and secure the match in four sets. The Matadors' balanced attack and efficient finishing helped them close out the 25-17 victory.
Notes
- CSUN improves to 9-11 overall and 5-5 in Big West play.
- Bazylevych and Brockway finished with 14 kills each.
- Okolo recorded 10 kills while hitting .643.
- Kolar paced the offense with 49 assists.
- Raegan Richardson led CSUN with 31 digs.
- CSUN recorded nine total team blocks and held CSU Bakersfield to a .128 hitting percentage.
CSUN will take on Cal State Fullerton on the road at Titan Gym on Friday, Oct. 30. First serve is set for 6:00 p.m.
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Volleyball
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/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
CSUN
CSUB
Kills
57
41
Errors
20
22
Attempts
146
148
Hitting %
.253
.128
Points
77.0
56.0
Assists
55
39
Aces
11
7
Blocks
9
8
Game Leaders
Kills
14
Aces
2
Blocks
3
Kills
14
Aces
3
Blocks
0
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
6
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