CSUN Sweeps HIU, La Sierra in Final Home Dual Matches

Friday, March 6

Northridge, Calif.

9:00 AM

California State University at Northridge

Hope International

Photo by: Chuck Marvel

CSUN Sweeps HIU, La Sierra in Final Home Dual Matches

3/6/2026 4:54:00 PM | Beach Volleyball

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. - CSUN Beach Volleyball earned a pair of decisive home victories on Friday at the Matador Beach Volleyball Complex, sweeping both Hope International and La Sierra by identical 5-0 scores to secure its first wins of the season and first for Jeff Hall as the Matadors' head coach.

CSUN 5, HIU 0

The Matadors opened the day in dominant fashion, capturing all five scoring flights in a commanding sweep of Hope International.

CSUN set the tone early as Dylan Hall and Ava Rogers rolled to a 21-5, 21-11 win at No. 4, one of several lopsided victories that highlighted the Matadors' balance across the lineup, as multiple pairs went undefeated on the day. Ainsley Patrick and Tia Mendiola were equally impressive at No. 2, conceding just 14 combined points in a 21-8, 21-6 triumph.

At No. 3, Jill Rodig and Zaria Henderson delivered a steady 21-5, 21-13 victory, while the top pair of Hannah Heflin and Maleya Miles closed out a 21-17, 21-16 win at No. 1 to help seal the sweep. Haley Coggins and Daysha Halbert capped the scoring with a balanced 21-14, 21-14 decision at No. 5.

The win marked CSUN's first team victory of the season, improving the Matadors to 1-7 overall.

CSUN 5, LA SIERRA 0

CSUN (2-7) carried its momentum into the afternoon matchup against La Sierra University, once again sweeping all five courts.

Patrick and Mendiola sparked the Matadors with a 21-14, 21-14 win at No. 2, while Hall and Rogers followed with a 21-10, 21-12 victory at No. 4. Coggins and Halbert delivered the most decisive performance of the day at No. 5, cruising 21-4, 21-6 to clinch the dual.

Rodig and Henderson added another straight-set win at No. 3 (21-11, 21-12), and Heflin and Miles battled through a tight second set at No. 1 before securing a 21-15, 22-20 victory to complete the sweep.

HEAD COACH JEFF HALL SAID
"Windy day where ball control is a premium. Really proud of our performance, we were locked in and playing really well. Nice to get a couple of wins and hope this creates some momentum for us."

UP NEXT
With the brief 2026 home season complete, CSUN will next head to Cal Poly's Mustang Roundup in San Luis Obispo next weekend (Mar. 13-14). The Matadors will take on UC Davis and Arizona on Friday before meeting Grand Canyon and Oregon on Saturday. All matches will take place at the Swanson Beach Volleyball Complex.

CSUN 5, HIU 0

#1. Maleya Miles/Hannah Heflin (CSUN) def. Bryce Swain/Sabrina Galassi (HIU), 21-17, 21-16
#2. Tia Mendiola/Ainsley Patrick (CSUN) def. Lole Mamea/Carmelina Infante (HIU), 21-8, 21-6
#3. Ava Rogers/Dylan Hall (CSUN) def. Cozette Zimmermann/Manala Mamea (HIU), 21-5, 21-13
#4. Jill Rodig/Zaria Henderson (CSUN) def. Rita Nua/Maci Hendry (HIU), 21-5, 21-11
#5. Haley Coggins/Daysha Halbert (CSUN) def. Macy Thornburg/Phoebe Sebby (HIU), 21-14, 21-14

#6 Phoebe Constable/Kalli Sanchez (CSUN) def. Katie Barclay/Kara Matthews (HIU), 21-12, 21-13
#7 Natalia Brandlin/Ava Witter (CSUN) def. Madison Schweitzer/Maleia Petterez (HIU), 21-19, 21-12
#8 Julia Gunner/Natalie Gilbert (CSUN) def. Rachele Bracchio/Vianka Martinez (HIU), 21-11, 21-8
#9 Rylie Sieben/Alyssa Schuhlein (CSUN) def. Olivia Samaniego/Gaby Schirado (HIU), 21-9, 21-13

CSUN 5, LA SIERRA 0

#1. Maleya Miles/Hannah Heflin (CSUN) def. Alisa Gavra/Ava Himstreet (LAS), 21-15, 22-20
#2. Tia Mendiola/Ainsley Patrick (CSUN) def. Lanah Bergen/Herlinda Casanova (LAS), 21-14, 21-14
#3. Jill Rodig/Zaria Henderson (CSUN) def. Jenni Solano/Josie Navarro (LAS), 21-11 21-12
#4. Ava Rogers/Dylan Hall (CSUN) def. Sakura Pangelinan/Anna Ayala (LAS), 21-10, 21-12
#5. Haley Coggins/Daysha Halbert (CSUN) def. Sarah Patin/Delaney Britain (LAS), 21-4, 21-6
Exh. Natalia Brandlin/Ava Witter (CSUN) def. Ariana Pedroza/Sweetheart Salevao (LAS), 21-9, 21-11