Pacific Volleyball Hosts Portland on October 8
University of the Pacific women’s volleyball team concluded its road trip with a 3-0 loss to LMU on Saturday afternoon at Gersten Pavilion, dropping the match in straight sets with scores of 25-15, 25-18, and 25-17, pacifictigers.com reported.
The Tech TL;DR:
- Pacific fell to 4-12 overall and 0-4 in West Coast Conference play following the straight-set defeat at Gersten Pavilion.
- LMU improved to 13-2 on the season and 4-0 in conference matches behind a dominant opening frame.
- Pacific returns to Stockton to host Portland on October 8, 2026, at the Alex G. Spanos Center.
Opening Set Deficit Defines Match at Gersten Pavilion
The match opened with a heavy offensive push from the Lions, who constructed an early double-digit lead in the first set. LMU jumped ahead 17-7 following a 10-3 scoring run. Trailing 24-11, Pacific mounted a brief four-point counter-offensive to narrow the gap to 25-15. Nicole Zake and Ellie Prindl contributed a kill and a service ace during the sequence, while forced attack errors by the Lions aided the run. LMU secured the final point to close out the frame.
Offensive Output Led by Zake and Couchond
Nicole Zake recorded double-digit kills for the eighth time this season, pacing the Tigers’ attack with 10 kills on a .280 hitting percentage. Alessia Couchond provided 20 assists, marking her eighth match this season reaching the 20-assist threshold. Couchond’s previous high-water mark came on September 19 against Wyoming, where she registered 36 assists. In the second set, Hannah Koester notched an early kill to put Pacific ahead 6-5, though LMU quickly reclaimed momentum to take the frame 25-18 before sealing the sweep with a 25-17 victory in the third.
Upcoming Matchup Against Portland in Stockton
Pacific now stands at 4-12 overall and 0-4 in West Coast Conference play, while LMU elevated its record to 13-2 overall and 4-0 in conference action. The Tigers travel back to Stockton for their upcoming home opener against Portland, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Alex G. Spanos Center. Tickets are available through PacificTigers.com or by contacting the box office, with group discounts offered for parties of 10 or more.