CHICO – The No. 14 CSUSB Yotes opened conference play in 2021 with an efficient 3-0 win at Chico State on Friday night.
 
The Yotes won set one 25-15, set two 25-17, and set three 25-23.  The Yotes hit .381 as a team and held Chico State to .133.  The Yotes led in aces, 8-4, led by two from Leilia To'omalatai, Marlee Nunley, and Jayden Chornomud.  Nunley had 36 assists as the Yotes had 40 as a team. 
 
"We are very excited to start conference play with a decisive win," head coach Kim Cherniss said.  "We've been on the road for three weeks now and I could not be more proud of this group and how they have handled the adversity that travel can bring.  Our pin attackers were fantastic tonight. Alexis, Melissa, and Asia all hit for great efficiency, and their kill percentage was also top notch.  Hopefully we can carry this momentum into Stanislaus State tomorrow."
 
Those pin attackers were led by Alexis Cardoza who recorded 14 kills hitting .333.  Melissa Garciglia added 11 kills, hitting .714, and Asia Clarke had 10 kills and a .600 hitting percentage. 
 
The Yotes complete their three-week road trip tomorrow at Stanislaus State at 7 pm.  Live links are on CSUSBAthletics.com.