Jose Rivera

The Cal volleyball season has finally come to a conclusion— a rather sour one actually. Not being able to post a single Pac-12 conference win this season, the Bears end the season with a 7-22 overall record and a 0-19 conference record.

Having faced Arizona and Arizona State this weekend only to be handed two more losses, a pattern became apparent.

From sprinkler splashes to fireplace ashes, Cal volleyball seems to be giving its all the past few matches, edging closer and closer to a Pac-12 win. Up next, the blue and gold prepare to host Arizona and Arizona State in Haas Pavilion.

The last time fans saw this matchup Oct. 21, Cal delivered a surprisingly aggressive and sturdy fight, forcing the Trojans to fight on and fight hard for every point.

Cal volleyball kicked off its second half of the Pac-12 play this weekend, facing none other than No. 19 University of Washington and Washington State. The two teams lived up to their reputation of fierce and aggressive competition.

Cal had an impressively strong defense through the first set, with Tara DeSa picking up hit after hit, tip after tip. Although USC maintained the lead throughout most of the set, the points they earned, were fought for harder than they must have expected.

The Cougars didn’t just sweep, they vacuumed, mopped the floors and neatly tidied up to take home the 3-0 win. With top tier communication and determined looks on their faces Washington State was unrivaled compared to what appeared to be a group of intimidated Bears.

The Bears head into the weekend with two exciting games to look forward to. A team of blue and gold Bears will be battling Washington State and University of Washington.

Having claimed victories over teams such as UC Davis, Tennessee State and San Diego State, a blue and gold Bear is ready to face a burning red cardinal.

No one likes a gold rush, especially not Saint Mary’s or UC Davis — and especially not after the defeat they experienced.