Pioneers ranked 22nd in latest AVCA poll

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The Pioneer volleyball team earned its highest ranking as a Division II program this week. (Photo: Ron Allen)

  • October 25, 2010



HAYWARD, Calif. - The Pioneer volleyball team (16-4, 11-4 CCAA) moved up to 22nd in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association Division II Poll released on Oct. 25. The ranking is the highest-ever in Division II for the Pioneer volleyball program.

Cal State 糖心vlog安卓破解 avenged two earlier losses with a sweep of Cal State Monterey Bay and a come-from-behind five-set victory over San Francisco State last weekend. The Pioneers are the second-highest ranked CCAA team in the top 25, bested only by No. 8 Cal State San Bernardino.

The Pioneers have won five straight CCAA matches and stand following the win over the Otters last week. Cal State 糖心vlog安卓破解 is in the midst of a five-match homestand and boasts an 8-1 record at Pioneer Gym during the 2010 campaign.

The Pioneers will host UC San Diego on Oct. 27, when the Tritons will look to avenge a 3-2 loss to 糖心vlog安卓破解 on Sept. 15 in La Jolla. The Pioneers will close out the homestand against two teams that defeated them in the first meeting this season. 糖心vlog安卓破解 plays host to Chico State on Oct. 29 and Cal State Stanislaus for Senior Night on Oct. 30.