CHICO — Samarah DaCoud recorded 19 kills and hit .359 to lead Cal State LA to a three-set victory over Chico State Thursday at Acker Gym.
The Golden Eagles won by scores of 25-20, 25-20 and 25-23. Cal State LA improved to 5-11 overall and 4-2 in CCAA play, while Chico State fell to 4-8 overall and 1-5 in conference action.
DaCoud committed only five errors on 39 attacks while accounting for a match-high 20 points. She also collected six digs and one service ace.
Cal State LA was sharp offensively in the opening two sets. The Golden Eagles recorded 17 kills and hit .387 in the first before producing 19 kills and a .389 hitting percentage in the second.
Chico State challenged Cal State LA in the third set, which featured six ties and three lead changes. The Golden Eagles prevailed, 25-23, to complete the sweep.
Naomi Jackson added eight kills without an error on 12 attempts for a match-best .667 hitting percentage. Amber Walker and Isabella Barrios contributed six kills apiece, with Barrios adding four block assists.
Ruby Ennis directed the offense with 38 assists while delivering five kills on eight attempts for a .500 hitting percentage. She also recorded an ace and two block assists.
Cal State LA finished with advantages of 48-33 in kills, .255-.162 in hitting percentage, 40-29 in digs and 5-1 in service aces. Juliana Speiski and Teegan Charapata shared the team lead with 10 digs apiece.
