SAN BERNARDINO – The San Francisco State volleyball team's CCAA tournament run came to a close when they fell to Cal Poly Pomona 3-0 in the semifinal match Coussoulis Arena. Fighting hard in all three sets, the Gators dropped the sets 25-17, 25-21 and 25-20.

Despite the loss in the CCAA tournament, the Gators had a remarkable 2021 season. Their 22 wins matches a program record and the Gators were able to stay undefeated at home for one of the only times in school history.

Not the outcome we were looking for but couldn't be prouder of what this team has done this season. pic.twitter.com/sqlehCaeLJ

— SF State Volleyball (@SFState_VB) November 20, 2021

By The Numbers

• SF State falls to 22-5 on the season while Cal Poly Pomona improves to 23-3.
• Izzy Issak led the Gators for a second night in a row with 13 kills. Jessica Haynie had 10.
• The Broncos dominated the front of the net and had eight blocks compared to the Gator's one.
• The Gators hit at .182 compared to the Bronco's .313
• Brianna DeBoer had a pair of service aces.

Set One

The two teams exchanged leads throughout the first half of the set. After a kill from Izzy Issak brought the Gators within one at 17-16, Cal Poly Pomona responded with seven straight points to reach match point. The Gators caught a break with a service error to give them the serve but the Broncos landed a kill on the ensuing rally.

Set Two

Down 22-13, the Gators looked to mount a comeback in the second set. Trinity Barr was responsible for three kills and a block during an 8-1 scoring run to bring the Gators within two. Cal Poly Pomona landed a kills to get to set point and a block off Haynie's attack sealed the win.

Set Three

The Broncos took a 7-1 lead to open the set and never looked back. Like the previous set, the Gators looked to make a comeback and continue their CCAA tournament title run. Haynie land two kills to help cut the lead at 23-19. But the Broncos were able to land two more kills to give them the set win.

Post Match Press Conference