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Injured SF State athletes struggle with school, health and commitment to team

No one joins a team to sit on the bench, but for SF State’s injured student athletes, that’s exactly where they find themselves. Student athletes already juggle school, sports and travel, but when…

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SF State volleyball falls to nationally-ranked Sonoma State

The Gators couldn’t prevent history from repeating itself as the University’s volleyball team surrendered a 3-0 sweep to nationally-ranked #23 Sonoma State Friday night in Rohnert Park, Calif. In the final weekend of…

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SF State volleyball team dismantles CSU Dominguez Hills on Senior Night

  The SF State volleyball team, determined to give its five seniors a win, easily achieved victory with a 3-0 sweep of visiting CSU Dominguez Hills in the gym Saturday night. The final…

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SF State volleyball team misses the mark against Cal State Los Angeles

It was a lackluster night for the SF State volleyball team, suffering a 3-0 sweep at the hands of visiting Cal State Los Angeles in the penultimate home game of the season. The…

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Slow start and multiple errors cost SF State volleyball team match against Cal State East Bay

  SF State’s volleyball team failed to execute during Friday night’s “Battle of the Bay” rematch at Cal State East Bay, losing a heartbreaking match that went to five sets. Despite Megan Johnson’s…

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SF State volleyball defeats Chico State in high-energy matchup

The SF State volleyball team knew the stakes for Saturday’s game were high, and with playoff hopes in mind the players rose to the challenge, defeating Chico State 3-1. The team was completely…

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SF State volleyball defeats Cal State Stanislaus, moves up to rank fifth in conference standings

The University’s volleyball team easily dispatched Cal State Stanislaus 3-1 Friday, despite a slow start. The Gators dropped a close 27-25 first set to the visiting Warriors, but quickly turned things around in…

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SF State volleyball swept by undefeated Cal State San Bernardino

The SF State volleyball team failed to keep up against its most formidable opponent yet Saturday night, undefeated Cal State San Bernardino. The Coyotes, currently ranked third in the nation, made quick work…

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SF State volleyball bested by UC San Diego despite strong performance

The SF State volleyball team didn’t make many mistakes in Friday’s match against nationally-ranked #18 UC San Diego, but the 12-4 Tritons were there to score every time the Gators faltered. SF State…

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SF State volleyball season update

The SF State volleyball season is now at the halfway mark and heading into the final weeks, including a hefty home stand. This was a team that began the season ranked 7th in…

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SF State volleyball team swept at home by Sonoma State

Despite one of the best serving games they’ve played all season, the SF State volleyball team suffered its first home sweep last night at the hands of Sonoma State, ranked No. 2 in…

SF State volleyball team sweeps Humboldt State

It was an uncharacteristically slow start for the SF State volleyball team Friday night, but timely hitting and key adjustments allowed the Gators to begin their long home stand with a 3-0 sweep…

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SF State volleyball team wins with a shutout for the second night in a row

Still showing signs of elation after last night’s win, the SF State volleyball team carried its momentum to another 3-0 sweep. The Gators defeated the Cal State East Bay Pioneers 25-21, 25-22, 25-7….

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SF State volleyball coaches lead team as brother-sister duo

For the SF State volleyball team’s head and assistant coaches, the sport is more than just a passion or livelihood – it’s a family affair. That’s because head coach Michelle Patton, 35, and…

Gators win in nail-biting game against Cal State Monterey Bay

From start to finish, SF State volleyball was at its best Friday night as the Gators swept Cal State Monterey Bay 3-0. The Gators edged the Otters 25-21, 27-25, and 29-27. “This is…

Volleyball suffers heartbreaking loss against Cal Poly Pomona after five close games

The SF State volleyball team faced a tough opponent in Cal Poly Pomona, and fell 3-2 in Thursday night’s match. The Gators were defeated by the Broncos 25-18, 20-25, 25-20, 23-25, and 14-16….

Despite errors, SF State volleyball defeats Central Washington University at home

The SF State volleyball team followed up last weekend’s success with a win against Central Washington University Tuesday evening in the main gym. Dressed in their home whites, the Gators faced off against…

Gator volleyball team has sights set on conference title

Experience is an asset at all levels of sport, and no one is more aware of this than the SF State women’s volleyball team. Seasoned players have been scarce in recent years but…

San Francisco local Eric Ballelos returns to his hometown as new assistant volleyball coach

  SF State graduates know they’re not likely to land their dream jobs immediately upon graduation. Recent graduate Eric Ballelos, however, got his dream job before he even finished finals. That is because…

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