IRVINE, Calif. – The CUI men's volleyball team battled the University of California, Santa Barbara on Thursday, going to five sets but falling just short by scores of 24-26, 25-17, 25-22, and 11-15. It didn't come close.
setter yotam briger He had great results with 47 assists and 8 digs.Two liberos played tonight. Johnny Anselmo Collect 8 excavations, jacob riley In two.
outside hitter Makua Marumoto and tie cornelissen Both had 15 kills each to lead the Golden Eagles on the night.Opposition Christian Garoppo Throughout the match, she contributed to the attack with 6 kills and 7 digs.
middle Maxwell McCullough He was unstoppable at the net, making 10 of 16 shots while making five blocks. Clement Osahon Jr. She recorded four kills and a block while providing an ace for the Green and Gold.
The Gauchos took the lead early in the first set and did not allow CUI to come back. In the second and third sets, UCSB's attack mistakes and Marumoto's consecutive kills gave the Golden Eagles the advantage while maintaining momentum. The Gauchos fought back in the fourth set and were able to clinch the fifth set.
The fifth set was a battle between the two players, with CUI gaining the upper hand due to UCSB's service error and going 8-7. The Gauchos went on a four-point run and cut the lead to just two points, which was enough to close the game at 15-11.
The Golden Eagles will face No. 10 Pepperdine on Saturday, March 2nd against MPSF at CU Arena beginning at 7 p.m.
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