Volleyball

Both Colorado and Utah swept Cal off its feet in earlier matchups this season. Fortunately for the blue and gold, those losses came on the road – potentially opening the door for a revenge tour back home.

Cal volleyball kicked off its second half of the Pac-12 play this weekend, facing none other than No. 19 University of Washington and Washington State. The two teams lived up to their reputation of fierce and aggressive competition.

Cal had an impressively strong defense through the first set, with Tara DeSa picking up hit after hit, tip after tip. Although USC maintained the lead throughout most of the set, the points they earned, were fought for harder than they must have expected.

The Bears were swept in Tucson, just as they were in Tempe. The tandem of defeats puts Cal’s streak of losses up to a daunting eight.

After a 7-3 start to the year, Cal finds itself in a hole – one that is six consecutive losses deep. Bears fans better hope the team has shovels.

The Cougars didn’t just sweep, they vacuumed, mopped the floors and neatly tidied up to take home the 3-0 win. With top tier communication and determined looks on their faces Washington State was unrivaled compared to what appeared to be a group of intimidated Bears.

The Bears head into the weekend with two exciting games to look forward to. A team of blue and gold Bears will be battling Washington State and University of Washington.

Having claimed victories over teams such as UC Davis, Tennessee State and San Diego State, a blue and gold Bear is ready to face a burning red cardinal.

No one likes a gold rush, especially not Saint Mary’s or UC Davis — and especially not after the defeat they experienced.

Cal will host the Aggies at Haas Pavilion on Saturday. With a 5-4 record, Davis has established itself as a force to be wrestled with.