Oct. 13 College roundup: Roadrunners fall to powerful Fresno Pacific in 5
| Tuesday, Oct 13 2009 11:24 PM
Last Updated Tuesday, Oct 13 2009 11:24 PM
Fresno Pacific is the only non-NCAA Division I school the CSUB volleyball team will face in 2009. It also may be the best team the Roadrunners face.
CSUB nearly picked up a signature win for the season against the Sunbirds Tuesday night, before FPU pulled out a thrilling 19-25, 29-31, 25-22, 25-16, 15-4 win at Icardo Center.
The win was the 56th consecutive regular season victory for the two-time defending NAIA champions (21-0), who used their superior size and experience to rally after being three points from being swept.
Lindy DeGeare had 18 kills for CSUB. Lindsay Toone added 12 kills and Alysia Baker 11 for the Roadrunners. Setter Barbie Unfried chipped in 47 assists. Senior libero Kayla Williamson posted 27 digs.
Michelle Johnson, a Bakersfield Christian High graduate, added 15 kills and seven blocks.
CSUB (10-12) hit .310 and controlled the first game behind a balanced attack that saw five players register kills. It seemed to take control in an epic second set that saw Fresno battle back from a 17-11 deficit to serve for the match at 24-22. CSUB saved three match points and the Sunbirds saved four before consecutive kills by Toone and Unfried gave the Roadrunners a 31-29 victory and a 2-0 lead in the match.
CSUB hosts San Diego State Oct. 24
CSUB women golfers 5th
CHULA VISTA -- The Cal State Bakesfield women's golf team placed fifth out of seven teams at the Aztec Fall Classic at the par-72 Salt Creek Golf Club.
CSUB had a 659 score. Cal State Northridge placed first with a 595.
Ashley Neal was CSUB's top individual with an 84 and 163 for the tournament to place 21st. Other CSUB results were Jennifer Davison, who tied for 22nd with an 82 on Tuesday and 165 overall; Jenna Barnett, who was 24th (84, 166) and Meggan Bellows, who was 37th (84, 179).
Breast cancer awareness
The Cal State Bakersfield's women's soccer team will wear pink jerseys in Friday's 7 p.m. home match against Seattle in support of breast cancer awareness.
Tickets are $3 at the gate for anyone wearing any article of pink clothing. Regular prices are $6 for adults and $4 for children. The first 200 in attendance will receive a special pink wristband.
The pink game jerseys will also be auctioned after the game. Bidding begins at $50 and there's an option to buy-it-now for $250. Proceeds will go to Links for Life, a local organization that supports breast cancer screening for women under 40 and provides support for women getting treatment.
JC soccer: BC 2, Citrus 0
Amber Beckham and Terryn Soelberg had goals to lead the Renegades to a home victory. BC (6-4-1 overall, 4-0-1 Western State Conference South Division) also had an assist by Soelberg. Citrus did not have any shots on goal in the match, which was played in extreme windy conditions.
BC sweeps Citrus in volleyball
Bakersfield College defeated Citrus College at home, 25-18, 22-25, 25-16, 26-24, to remain undefeated in Western State Conference play.
Reisa Fessler led the Renegades (10-4, 3-0 WSC) with 21 kills, 2 aces and 13 digs. Brookey Holmes added 15 kills and 16 digs. Sarah Kurfess led the Renegades with 26 digs. Chelsea Rose had 49 assists and four aces.
