M. VOLLEYBALL: FULLERTON SNAPS BACK AGAINST GOLDEN WEST

After losing the first game, the Hornets came back to win the next three to defeat visiting Golden West College on Wednesday night.

FC took a 3-0 advantage in the first game, but the Rustlers swung the momentum their way after tying it up at 8-8. Down 24-19, FC fought back to tie the game up, but the GWC held strong to take the game 26-24. Again, Fullerton jumped out ahead of Golden West in game two, but this time the Hornets maintained a narrow lead throughout to win it 25-21. Playing strong up front and making fewer mistakes, games three and four ended with Hornet wins 25-21 and 25-20.

Three FC players had a double-digit night in kills. Leading the way was Leonardo Mazuco with 16, Miguel Cortez had 13, and David Lucio brought down 11. Evan Shank dished out 38 assists and contributed 7 digs. Hunter Wong-Hin protected the floor with a team-high 14 digs, while Cortez and Lucio both chipped in with 9. Cortez also had 9 blocks on the night. 

Up Next: Fullerton (4-4 overall, 3-3 OEC) will look to stay in the win column when they take on Golden West on the road this Friday night (May 14th) at 6:00 pm.