The UC San Diego Tritons defeated the Utah Valley Wolverines 3–0 in women’s volleyball on Oct. 10 at LionTree Arena in La Jolla. UC San Diego won 25–18, 25–13, 25–15 to improve to 8–9 overall and 4–2 in Big West play. The Tritons hit .420 while holding Utah Valley to .115.
Efficient offense leads the sweep
Gia Rivera led UC San Diego with 13 kills, followed by Molly McCluskey with 11 and Ireland McNees with nine. Brynne McGhie recorded 21 assists, and Lucia Barroso finished with three blocks. Dillyn Griffin and Paulina Baillie each had nine digs.
Utah Valley led 7–3 in the opening set before UC San Diego turned the match around with a seven-point run. The Tritons continued to create separation in the next two sets. They finished with 45 kills to Utah Valley’s 29 and a 42–26 advantage in digs.
CSB Take
UC San Diego’s efficient attack left Utah Valley little chance to settle into the match. The Tritons also kept rallies alive with a clear advantage in digs. Continuing that combination can help them maintain a strong position in conference play.
