RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The women's volleyball squad took on La Sierra University for the fourth time this season this afternoon in the Cal Pac semifinal game. 

Simpson had La Sierra on the ropes as they held the 26-25 set-point advantage in set one after a kill by Honorable Mention Mariah Napoleon. 

But the Golden Eagles countered as they scored three straight points to take the first set thriller, 28-26. 

The Red Hawks and Golden Eagles took part in another thrilling set as they exchanged rallies. 

La Sierra held the commanding 22-18 lead before the Red Hawks went on a 5-2 run with huge kills by Honorable Mention Mallory Swenson and 2nd team selection Tiara Manns. 

But the Golden Eagles prevailed as they took the 25-23 second set victory to take the commanding 2-0 match lead. 

However, the Red Hawks responded with its backs against the wall as Swenson put the first points on the board in set three on a kill by Swenson. 

Simpson dominated the third set as they played with the lead and held off the Golden Eagles for the 25-17 set three victory. 

The Red Hawks looked to keep the momentum going as they faced an 18-17 deficit late in the fourth set. 

Simpson went on a crucial 8-1 run to take the fourth set 25-19. 

Manns anchored the run as she posted four kills while Swenson and Katie Graham each posted a kill. 

Simpson came all the way back and forced a fifth set with a ticket to the championship game on the line. 

The Red Hawks reached the half-point mark first as a kill by Manns gave SU the 8-5 lead. 

With the game tied at nine, the Red Hawks reeled off three straight points with Manns posting a kill. 

With the score tied at 16, Swenson slammed down her 19th kill of the night to put Simpson into match-point territory. 

An attacking error by the Golden Eagles ended the match and gave Simpson the 18-16 set five victory to propel them into the championship game tomorrow against UC Merced. 

Mallory Swenson had a superb game as she notched a team-high 19 kills to go along with a stellar .349 hitting percentage. 

1st Team All-Conference selection Katie Graham shined as she posted 15 kills to go along with a team-high 10 blocks. 

Abigail Shackelford and Mackenzie Tataryn played an integral role as they combined for 61 assists and 28 digs. 

2nd Team All-Conference selection Madison Kammuller had a solid game as she posted 41 digs. 

With the win, Simpson looks to take on #1 seed, UC Merced at 7 pm tomorrow in the California Pacific Conference Championship game.