OMAHA, Neb. – The San Diego Mojo dropped a three-set decision to the Omaha Supernovas, 25-21, 25-19, 25-18, on Sunday afternoon at the CHI Health Center. San Diego falls to 3-7 on the year with Omaha improving to 7-3.
Kayla Lund led San Diego with 11 points, posting 10 kills and one service ace, while outside hitter Maya Tabron tallied nine kills and opposite Lauren Page added seven. Libero Shara Venegas had a match-high 14 digs for the Mojo, her seventh match this season with at least 13 digs, and setter Sarah Sponcil had a season-high 20 assists.
After trading the first 12 points, the Novas strung together five-straight points to take a commanding 11-6, holding the five-point advantage into the media timeout, 16-11. The Mojo fought back out of the break, taking the next three points with kills by Lauren Page, Kayla Lund and Kendra Dahlke, to move within striking distance of the lead. San Diego trailed by two late, 21-19, but were unable to move any closer as the Novas captured four of the final six points to claim the set, 25-21. Lunda and Page notched three kills each in the set, while libero Shara Venegas was everywhere on the court with seven digs.
Omaha jumped to a 4-0 lead and appeared to be in command of the set at the break, holding 16-9 heading into the timeout. Once again, the Mojo put together a three-point run out of the break and began chipping away at the Omaha lead, cutting the home squads lead to three, 19-16. However, the Supernovas regained their rhythm and responded with a three-point run that put the set out of reach, eventually winning 25-19. Lund once again tallied three kills, while Tabron collected three as well.
The Supernovas took command of set three early, using a seven-point run to take a 7-1 lead and maintaining the advantage into the break with 16-9 lead, which they pushed to 19-10. San Diego managed to pull Omaha closer, cutting the lead to six points late at 22-16, before the Supernovas turned up the pressure and closed out the sweep with a 25-18 score to win the set.
San Diego and Omaha will square off again on Thursday, Feb. 20 at Viejas Arena in the first of a three-game homestand for the Mojo. First serve is slated for 7:05 p.m. PT with the match streaming live on VBTV.
ABOUT SAN DIEGO MOJO
San Diego Mojo are a women’s professional volleyball team in San Diego, Calif. and is a founding member of Pro Volleyball Federation, the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America. The Mojo are led by 2024 PVF Coach of the Year and three-time Olympian Tayyiba Haneef-Park and play their home matches at Viejas Arena on the campus of San Diego State University. The team is owned by longtime San Diegan and UC San Diego alum Gary E. Jacobs, a co-founder and Chairman of the Board of the Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs High Tech High Charter School and managing director of Jacobs Investment Company (JIC).
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with cutting-edge production and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
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