The Cal Poly women’s volleyball team wrapped up its regular season with a 3-1 victory over UC Riverside on Friday night. The set scores were 25-23, 21-25, 25-14, 25-23.
Outside hitter Kristina Graven led the team with 19 kills and 21 digs, a season high, keeping UC Riverside winless in conference. She hit .310, committing only six errors on 42 attempts.
Outside hitter Catie Smith aided the Mustangs’ effort with 15 kills, while middle blockers Dominique Olowolafe and Jennifer Keddy posted double-digit kills as well. The Mustangs outhit the Highlanders .255 to .165 with Sarah Cawrse setting up 51 assists.
The team posted a 12-4 record in conference and, with the help of Cal State Northridge’s defeat of Long Beach State in its final match, the Mustangs will finish behind only one team — Cal State Fullerton — in the Big West conference.
The Mustangs continue practice this week with hopes of earning an at-large berth in the NCAA tournament. The team learns its fate on Sunday, Nov. 28 when the selection airs at 12 p.m. on ESPNews.