Santa Barbara, Calif. – Cal Poly’s athletic department experienced a roller‑coaster weekend on Saturday. The football team was edged out by Weber State 42‑34 after two overtime periods, extending the Wildcats’ winning streak over the Mustangs to eight games dating back to 2014.
Football: Heart‑breaking double‑overtime loss
Weber State quarterback Nate Dahle connected on a nine‑yard touchdown pass to receiver Tate Kjar in the second overtime, sealing the victory. Cal Poly’s junior running back Jaden Green rushed for 170 yards and two touchdowns, while quarterback Anthony Grigsby, Jr. added 213 passing yards and two more scores. Both programs entered the game with identical overall and league records of 3‑3 overall and 2‑1 in conference play.
Women’s volleyball: Dominant road sweep
In contrast, the Cal Poly women’s volleyball squad continued its impressive start to Big West competition, sweeping Utah Valley in straight sets (25‑14, 25‑16, 25‑19) at Lockhart Arena. The win moved the Mustangs to an 8‑6 overall record and a perfect 4‑0 mark in conference play, marking their fourth consecutive conference victory after a recent sweep of Sacramento State. The program is now above .500 for the first time since mid‑September, having suffered four of its six losses to top‑25 opponents.
Women’s soccer: Narrow win at UC San Diego
The women’s soccer team earned a 1‑0 triumph over UC San Diego thanks to junior forward Miah Thomas, who scored her sixth goal of the season, and a crucial penalty‑kick save by junior goalkeeper Shannon Porubski in the 86th minute. The victory at Triton Soccer Stadium improved the Mustangs’ record to 5‑4‑3 overall and 2‑1‑1 in the Big West, tying them for fourth place in the conference standings with seven points. They sit just one point behind the leaders – UC Santa Barbara, Cal State Fullerton, and Utah Valley – each holding eight points.
Coach’s perspective
Head coach Bernardo Silva praised his soccer squad, saying, “Three big points on the road against a really good UC San Diego side. I thought we played our game plan and our scout to perfection, and the girls were fantastic in the execution.”
While the football loss was disappointing for Mustangs fans, the continued success of the women’s volleyball and soccer programs underscores the depth and resilience of Cal Poly athletics this season.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
