Regals Deal APU Their Second Loss of the Season

The California Lutheran University Regals beat the Azusa Pacific University Cougars 3-0 on Thursday night at Gilbert Arena, handing the Cougars their second loss of the season. Cal Lutheran improved to 12-6 overall and 7-1 in conference play, after having been swept by Whittier College on Tuesday, ending a six-game win streak and delivering the Regals their first conference defeat. The Regals took set one 25-19, built on a three-kill run by Reese Balagot, then won the second 25-15. They closed the match with a 26-24 third set, rallying five straight points at the end. Balagot led with 12 kills, and Kimmy Wilson posted 19 assists.