SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — Dominican University of California women's volleyball battled against Hawai'i Hilo Friday night inside the Igloo at the Conlan Center.
The Penguins showed resilience in the third set, rallying to win 26-24 and extend the match after dropping the opening two sets. Dominican recorded 15 kills in the frame, its highest total of the match, to keep the contest alive.
Cierra Ray led the Penguins offensively with 10 kills, while Kali Young added eight kills and Kalaya Phung contributed seven. Ray also recorded eight digs, helping Dominican compete on both sides of the ball.
Bella Vertudez paced the offense with 13 assists, while Chloe Cruz added eight assists and Melena Wong finished with seven. Defensively, Amber Dela Cruz led Dominican with 13 digs, followed by Sophia Bernabe with 11. Ray added eight digs.
At the net, Ashlyn Daugherty led the Penguins with three block assists. Jazzlyn Zendejas and Jesaria Conley-Hudson each contributed two block assists, helping Dominican finish with seven total blocks.
The Penguins will wrap up their 2026 home slate tomorrow afternoon against Chaminade at 1 p.m. for senior day.
