Canyons Drops Conference Home Opener to Bakersfield

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - College of the Canyons lost 3-1 on Tuesday night to Bakersfield College in its conference home opener. The Cougars had previously beat the Renegades 3-1 in the consolation championship of the San Diego Mesa Tourney, but the first conference match went to Bakersfield. Setter Ashlie Arnold collected 31 assists in the loss and Lindsey Murachania had 10 kills. COC will return to action on Friday, Oct. 9 to take on Pierce, the defending conference champions.