Weber State University women's volleyball secured a four-set victory over CSU Bakersfield on September 4, 2026, continuing a successful start to the 2026 season. The win at Bakersfield followed a dominant weekend performance at the Wildcat Invitational held at Swenson Gym late last month.
Road Trip to Bakersfield
The Wildcats traveled to CSU Bakersfield for two matches scheduled for September 4 and September 5, 2026. On September 4, the team secured a 3-1 victory over the Roadrunners. This performance follows a series of early-season successes that saw the team navigate a highly competitive non-conference schedule.
Wildcat Invitational Success
The momentum for the current road trip was built during the Wildcat Invitational, which took place at Weber State's Swenson Gym from August 28 to August 30, 2026. According to The Signpost, the tournament featured three non-conference opponents: the University of San Francisco, San Jose State University, and Belmont University.
Dominating the Home Court
The Wildcats opened their season on August 28, 2026, with a 3-1 victory over the Dons from the University of San Francisco. This victory set the stage for a high-intensity Saturday of play on August 29, 2026. Despite a delay caused by the preceding match, Weber State maintained its focus during its contest against San Jose State University, resulting in a 3-0 sweep.
Freshman Impact
Freshman Alexis Carlson, a South Jordan native, played a pivotal role in the sweep of San Jose State. Carlson recorded 17 kills out of 29 attempts, committing only three errors during the match. Carlson, who graduated early from Bingham High School to participate in spring competition, noted that the support of her teammates has been essential to her transition into the collegiate game.
Gritty Win Over Belmont
The tournament concluded with a grueling match against Belmont University on the evening of August 29, 2026. The match, which lasted two hours and 20 minutes, saw the teams trade sets until the score reached 2-2. Weber State ultimately secured the win with a 15-11 victory in the fifth set, completing a 3-2 win over the Nashville-based team.
Building Team Identity
Head coach Jeremiah Larsen commented on the team's performance against Belmont, noting that the back-and-forth nature of the match was due to both teams playing at a high level rather than poor play from either side. Larsen stated that the young squad is currently working to formulate an identity defined by resilience and competitive drive.
Upcoming Schedule
Looking ahead, the Weber State women's volleyball schedule includes several high-profile matchups throughout September 2026. Following the Bakersfield series, the Wildcats are scheduled to face Nevada on September 10, Kansas State on September 11, and Utah State on September 15. Subsequent matches include contests against BYU on September 17 and Utah Valley on September 19.
