RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The Sea Lions traveled to Riverside on Saturday night to take on the undefeated Lancers of California Baptist University. The Lancers, ranked fifth nationally, got out to a fast start taking the first set 25-14 on a .464 hitting percentage. PLNU put together a more complete game in the second set falling 25-19. Point Loma kept the game close early but the Lancers went on a run to take the lead and the momentum to close out the game with a 25-18 third set win.
 
Julia Malinas led the team with 10 kills with a .214 hitting percentage and also contributed two service aces. Cara Keturakis had a solid game for the Sea Lions with 19 assists, 4 kills, and 3 digs.
 
Team Records
PLNU (8-14, 5-9 PacWest), CBU (21-0, 13-0 PacWest)
 
Turning Point
Point Loma was up 11-10 in the third set before the Lancers went on a 5-0 run to take the 15-11 lead and the Sea Lions were unable to close the gap to regain momentum.
 
PacWest Implications
California Baptist stays atop of the PacWest with their undefeated record. Point Loma falls to 5-9 remaining in twelfth place.
 
Scott's Thoughts:
On facing the fifth-ranked Lancers: "We did not handle them well enough. We knew what was coming, but we were unable to do what it takes to stay focused in the moment."

On Malinas' offensive effort: "Julia played hard and believed in herself. That's all I'm trying to preach right now."

On looking forward to a four-game home stand: "We cannot guarantee that it will help us necessarily--we just need to focus on the task at hand."
 
Scoring Summary
Set 1: CBU 25, PLNU 14
Set 2: CBU 25, PLNU 19
Set 3: CBU 25, PLNU 18

 
News and Notes
> Julia Malinas added two service aces to keep her in second place in the conference for aces per set with .49
> California Baptist recorded their 17th straight-set victory of the season. 
> Keturakis lead the team in hitting percentage this season with .245.
> This brings the Sea Lions all-time record against the Lancers to 40-53. 
 
Up Next
PLNU will begin a four-game home stand on Wednesday Nov. 1 when they host Holy Names in Golden Gymnasium at 7 p.m.