ATHERTON, Calif. – A heartwarming ceremony to honor the final Haynes-Prim Pavilion appearance in the careers of libero
Makena Reis-Schranz, libero
Emily Licon, setter
Ruby Santos, setter
Shaylee Ungos, outside hitter
Fuka Kikuchi, and libero
Faith Oller along with Graduate Assistant Coach
Ellison Weaver gave way to Menlo Women's Volleyball using a major first-set comeback to gain momentum toward a 3-0 (26-24, 25-18, 25-22) triumph over Cal State Dominguez Hills on Senior Night.
Oaks Highlights
-15 kills and 10 digs made up the 10th double-double for
Fuka Kikuchi this season
-The dynamic duo of
Dayjah McFadden and
Michelle Mlikan teamed up for 17 kills
-Leading all competitors,
Ruby Santos finished with 17 assists while
Makenna Mello added 15
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Sophia Kelso and
Kate Ross combined for nine blocks
Oaks Achieve Season's Second Sweep Hosting Cal State Dominguez Hills
The opening frame was a see-saw battle that had the Toros in front 18-14 during the later stages before a 4-0 Menlo run tied the two sides up at 19-19 then, facing set point at 24-22, the Oaks proceeded to rattle off four consecutive scores including a block and a kill from sophomore outside hitter
Dayjah McFadden for the 26-24 match-changing swing.
Kills from Kikuchi and sophomore outside hitter/opposite
Kate Ross combined with a service ace by sophomore middle blocker/opposite
Sophia Kelso as Menlo initiated another 4-0 burst and eventually turned it into a 12-3 surge capped by McFadden's block alongside junior middle blocker
Avery Krebill as well as a kill. Never allowing CSUDH to come closer than six points thereafter, the Oaks ended on top 25-18 with junior outside hitter
Michelle Mlikan putting away a kill assisted by Santos.
Tied at 12-12 in the third set, Menlo used back-to-back blocks involving sophomore middle blocker
Saarika Gunapu to fuel a 5-0 push before Kikuchi went to work. The Iruma, Japan native had three kills to help secure a 22-15 advantage and forced set point with another kill at 24-17 then it was Krebill who provided the finishing touches on a 25-22 victory and the sweep.
Up Next
Though the Oaks have completed their 2026 home slate, three more road matches remain as they remain focused on qualifying for the California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament as one of the top seven teams in the conference standings. First up will be a trip to San Francisco State on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.
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