The Women’s Volleyball team went against Allan Hancock on Nov. 1, resulting in a win for the Bulldogs 3-0.
The first set began with a consistent rally between the Bulldogs and Brahmas, the Bulldogs staying in the lead but the Brahmas being able to catch up to them, ultimately ending the first set with a 25-20 win for the Bulldogs.
Outside hitter Irene Cordova, explained that a reason for their loss was the rapid decline in the team’s energy.
“I feel like we started off really strong. It was actually very quick. It just kind of went like the energy went down, and I feel like that’s what cost us the second and third set” Cordova States.
During the second set, the Brahmas struggled on recovering each spike that was thrown their way with the set ending 25-16. Middle blocker Kandace Bowens and Cordova, however, noticed communication was improved during this game.
“But today, we just started off so great, and communication definitely has improved along the way.” Cordova stated. “I feel like communication and also like body language, like it was almost having that positive, like, thought process, definitely,” Bowens added.
Ultimately the third set ended with a loss for the Brahmas with a 25-9 score. Assistant Coach Natalie Ento explained that a big factor was a starter being injured before the game, causing the team to feel nervous.
“It was a tough game because one of our girls in the starting lineup got injured right before the game started, so the girls kind of started off a little shaky,” Ento explained.
Despite the team’s loss, Ento believes that the team’s skills have been making improvements within themselves, and is focusing on those wins rather than the amount of games the team wins.
“We had, like I said, consistent passing throughout the whole match and our serving, I think, was pretty efficient for the game.” Ento stated. “ I think, you know, that was a tough team that we played, and after a run that they had, it kind of, you know, we kind of crumbled on that run,”
“But I think that this team is continuing to show resilience, slowly but surely throughout the season. So we’re making improvements.” Ento stated. “We were just talking to them about their discipline and they’re really coming together more as a team, even though it’s not really reflecting in our season record.”
The Brahma’s next home game is on Nov. 6 at 6:00 p.m. against Cuesta College.