ROCKLIN, Calif. – Jessup fell to a talented Chico State volleyball team at the outset of a tri-meet at Simpson University, but bounced right back to take down the home team, defeating the Simpson Redhawks 4-1.

WJU vs. California State University Chico

The Warriors opened the day against the undefeated NCAA DII Chico State. Jessup battled throughout the match but would fall in three games (10-25, 19-25, 19-25). Junior Jennah Richmond (Napa, CA) lead the Warriors in both kills and digs with nine and 11 respectively.

WJU vs Simpson University

After a brief break, Jessup took the court again taking on the host team and former CAL-PAC rival Simpson University. The first game was an overtime nail-biter ending with a Simpson win (27-29). From that point forward Jessup owned the day winning the next three games (25-20, 25-21, 25-23). Kylee Thompson (Gilbert, AZ) destroyed her previous season-best 36 assists, recording 48 in the match. Ellie Selleck was there to finish the assists leading the team with 14 kills.

In six games over the last four days, all on the road, Jessup has recorded three wins and three losses bringing their record to 3-6.

William Jessup volleyball will finally have the opportunity to play a regular season game in front of their home crowd as they take on another former CAL-PAC rival in the form of Pacific Union College at 5:00 PM tomorrow, September 8 in Warrior Arena.William Jessup University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC). For additional information regarding Jessup Athletics, visit www.jessupathletics.com; visit www.jessup.edu for more information on William Jessup University. Follow Jessup Athletics on social media: William Jessup University Athletics (Facebook), @JessupAthletics (Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat).