The San José State volleyball team returns to Spartan Gym this weekend to host the Battle of NorCal, with Sacramento State and California visiting Spartan Gym. The Spartans and Hornets will play on Friday, followed by Sacramento State and Cal on Saturday and the Spartans and Golden Bears on Sunday. Admission to all three matches is free, with parking available in the West Garage.
San José State enters the weekend with a 5-4 record after finishing the Southern California road trip with a 1-2 record. The Spartans defeated UC Irvine, 3-2, to end the trip.
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ABOUT SACRAMENTO STATE: The Hornets enter Friday’s match with a 4-5 overall record, with wins coming against Nevada (3-2), Texas Tech (3-0), Saint Mary’s twice (3-2, 3-2). Head coach Ruben Volta is in his 19th season at the helm of the program.
Series Record - Sacramento State leads the series 11-9.
First Meeting -L, 2-0, November 23, 1978, AIAW Regionals
Last Meeting - L, 3-1, September 1, 2023, The Nest
Last SJSU Win - W, 3-0, September 3, 2022, The Nest
Current Streak - L1
Last 10 meetings - 4-6
ABOUT CALIFORNIA: The Golden Bears enter the weekend with a 7-1 record and a five-match winning streak. The team plays at UC Davis Wednesday before traveling to the South Bay this weekend. Head coach Jen Malcom is in her third year at the helm of the program.
Series Record - San José State leads the series 25-15.
First Meeting -L, 3-2, October 7, 1977, Berkeley
Last Meeting - W, 3-0, September 13, 2025, San Luis Obispo
Last SJSU Win - W, 3-0, September 13, 2025, San Luis Obispo
Current Streak - W1
Last 10 meetings - 4-6
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