SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — A night that began with so much promise ended with a narrow five set defeat for the Gaels (6-5) at the hands of Cal Poly (6-5) (25-23, 25-22, 17-25, 17-25, 10-15). Saint Mary's took momentum late in the first set and ran with it to an early 2-0 lead, but this seemingly sparked a flame within the Mustangs, who rallied to win the final three consecutive sets en route to the victory.
WHAT A START
The Gaels looked to foil the Mustangs for the second consecutive match in San Luis Obispo, building an early 2-0 lead.