SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- The Dominican University of California women's volleyball team continued its road trip Saturday evening, falling to Westmont College.
Alexis Schwartz led the Penguins offensively with 10 kills and 10 digs, recording a team-high in both categories. Cierra Ray followed with eight kills, five digs and an assist, while Kali Young added six kills and two blocks.
Dominican showed improvement throughout the match, highlighted by a competitive third set. The Penguins recorded 13 kills in the frame and pushed the Warriors to the brink, trailing by just one point at 24-23 before Westmont secured the final point to complete the sweep.
Chloe Cruz paced the Dominican offense with 12 assists, adding seven digs and a service ace. Bella Vertudez contributed 10 assists, three digs and a service ace, while Sophia Bernabe anchored the defensive effort with a team-high 14 digs and five assists.
At the net, Ashlyn Daugherty and Young each recorded two blocks, while Jesaria Conley-Hudson added one. Dominican finished with 28 kills, 27 assists, 43 digs and three total blocks.
The Penguins will return to action Saturday, Nov. 7, closing out the 2026 season on the road against Jessup.
