Cal State San Bernardino to make first-ever appearance in national championship match!

Friday, December 5 5:00 p.m. - Gangelhoff Center - St. Paul, Minn. #8 Truman State vs. #2 Cal State San Bernardino CSUSB 3-0: BOX SCORE<http://www.cugoldenbears.com/volleyball/volleyball_websites/2008_Championships/Stats/5champs.htm> RECAP: ST. PAUL, Minn. - California State University San Bernardino made school history on Friday evening, making a berth in the institution's first NCAA national championship event.  The feat came following a 3-0 win over #8 Truman State (25-23, 25-18, 25-23).  Jessica Granados led the Coyotes to their 30th season win by downing 14 kills and collecting 11 digs.  She also had five block assists.  CSUSB will face the winner between Concordia University/Grand Valley State in the national championship match on Saturday at 7:00 pm at the Gangelhoff Center in St. Paul, Minn. Truman State pressured the Coyotes into two tight sets before giving up their first national semifinal loss.  The squad made the semis in 2002 and 2004 and advanced to the title match both years.  This season, however, the Bulldog hitters struggle to put balls past the Coyote defense and hit just .080 on the night.  Cal State San Bernardino totaled 11 blocks in the win. CSUSB marked 41 kills with a .164 hitting average on their way to the win.  They had 52 digs to TSU's 49.  Both teams committed eight serving errors.  The Coyotes played the most consistent in the second set, not allowing a sizeable Bulldog run in the 25-18 win.  Their hitting errors and TSU's ability to use the block kept the first and third sets close. For the complete recap please click here.