SAN DIEGO — Led by eight blocks from Kjersti Strong, Saint Mary's (6-8, 0-2) played well at the net against the San Diego Toreros (5-6, 1-0), but it wasn't enough to slow down the USD offense, as they swept the Gaels (18-25, 17-25, 22-25). After a difficult road test to open up conference play, the Gaels will look to regroup in their return home to Moraga.
FEARSOME FRONT
For the seventh time this season, the Gaels out-blocked their opponent, winning the battle at the net 11-8 today. Kjersti Strong was the biggest contributor to the blocking front for Saint Mary's, tallying a career-high eight block assists.