Volleyball Upsets No. 1 San Diego Mesa in Five-Set Stunner
The No. 7 Vikings took down the No. 1 San Diego Mesa 3-2 on Friday evening.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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San Diego Mesa
|
19 | 13 | 25 | 25 | 14 | 2 |
|
Long Beach
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25 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 3 |
Team Stats
San Diego Mesa
| Game Statistics | San Diego Mesa | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .066 | .142 |
| Blocks | 12.0 | 16.0 |
| Digs | 102 | 87 |
| Aces | 6 | 7 |
The No. 7 Long Beach City College volleyball team pulled off a thrilling upset, defeating top-ranked San Diego Mesa College in a 3-2 battle to stay undefeated at 9-0. The Vikings came out strong, dominating the first two sets with scores of 25-19 and 25-13. However, the Olympians fought back, taking the next two sets 25-19 and 25-21, forcing a decisive fifth set. Long Beach edged out Mesa with a 16-14 victory in a nail-biting finish.
Libero Kaylani Moncada anchored the defense with an impressive 21 digs and chipped in four assists. On offense, setter Enaya Vaielua led the charge with a triple-double, recording 14 kills, 12 digs, and 24 assists. Middle blocker Jubilee Allen was a force at the net, contributing 11 kills and tallying eight total blocks.
The Vikings return to action on Wednesday, Sept. 25, when they travel to Pasadena College at 6 p.m.
