Mesa College Sweeps Cuyamaca in Volleyball
Mesa College moved to 19-6 with a three-set win over Cuyamaca College and remains tied with Miramar College for first place in the conference.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Volleyball
Mesa College defeated Cuyamaca College 3-0, winning the sets 25-11, 25-15 and 25-14. The result improved Mesa's record to 19-6 and kept the team level with Miramar College atop the conference standings.
Why it matters
The sweep keeps Mesa in a tight race for the conference lead with Miramar College. Continued results over the remaining schedule will determine which program holds the top position.
Angeliene Nguyen recorded 24 assists and Paisley Stednitz added 10 digs and 10 blocks, while Mesa totaled 37 digs as a team. Annabell Mendoza posted 4 kills on 7 attempts, and Danielle Muterra hit 100% in the third set.
The players
Mesa College
Mesa College is a community college in San Diego whose volleyball program competes in the regional conference against teams such as Miramar College.
Cuyamaca College
Cuyamaca College is a community college in the East County region of San Diego County.
Miramar College
Miramar College is a San Diego community college that shares the conference lead with Mesa College.
The details
Mesa College took early leads of 8-2 in the first set and 9-4 in the second, forcing an early Cuyamaca timeout in the second. The Mustangs closed out the match in straight sets.
Timeline
Nov. 6 at 5 p.m.: Mesa College plays at Southwestern College.
Season Trajectory
The win keeps Mesa level with Miramar College at the top of the conference, with Mesa needing two more victories to hold its place in the race. The outcome leaves the conference title still open between the two schools.
Fans tracking conference standings will see the Mesa-Miramar tie remain unresolved after this result. Mesa's Nov. 6 match at Southwestern College is the next opportunity to change its position in the race.
The takeaway
A three-set sweep on the road or at home is only as valuable as the standings it produces, so tracking the next conference match against Southwestern College will show whether Mesa can separate itself from Miramar.
What happens next
Mesa College plays at Southwestern College on Nov. 6 at 5 p.m.
Further reading
For more coverage of local college teams, see Volleyball in San Diego.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Mesa Press.
