The CSUSM volleyball team faced Stanislaus State in Turlock, CA on Friday Nov. 4 and clinched a win in four sets.

“We had a huge victory … It was a great win because we had never beaten them before and to win on the road was a huge step forward for our program,” said Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Andrea Leonard.

The Cougars went into this match, 14-9 overall and 7-7 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) conference.

Junior Samantha Flores set a new CSUSM four-set record with 32 digs and added 10 kills..

“To be honest, it feels great to set a new record, but it also makes me want to work even harder and set a new record. I’m always working to better my game so I can be the best I can for the team,” said Flores.

Four Cougars had double-digit kills with 12 kills from outside-hitter Madi Anderson, 11 kills from setter/right side Lauren Lee and outside hitter Brooke Butler and 10 kills from outside hitter/middle blocker Maddy Newcombe.

Defensively, Butler registered 11 digs, making this her seventh double-double of the season. Freshman setter Aleese Wheaton had 37 assists and 14 digs.

With a win against Stanislaus and the loss at Chico State on Nov. 5, the Cougars stand at a 15-10 overall and 8-8 in conference.