No. 13 UC San Diego men's volleyball is gearing up for two crucial Big West matches against No. 5 UC Irvine this weekend. The teams will first compete in Irvine on Friday, followed by a match in La Jolla on Saturday, where the first 250 fans will receive free hats. Both games will be available for viewing on ESPN+, contributing to a competitive series, as UC Irvine leads the historical rivalry with a 31-7 record since 2009.

By the Numbers
  • Overall record for UC San Diego: 11-7
  • UC Irvine's overall record: 13-3
  • UC San Diego ranks 11th nationally in assists per set with 11.74.
  • Sebastiano Sani ranks 22nd nationally in points per set (4.20).
State of Play
  • UC San Diego is currently 2nd in the Big West standings with a conference record of 2-1.
  • The Tritons will soon face No. 3 Long Beach State in consecutive matches on April 3-4.
  • UC Irvine is in 4th place with a current Big West record of 1-1.
What's Next

After this weekend鈥檚 matches against UC Irvine, UC San Diego will prepare for a challenging series against Long Beach State, which could further impact their playoff positioning in the Big West standings.

Bottom Line

With both teams competing at high levels, the outcomes of this weekend's matches will significantly influence the Tritons' conference trajectory and their quest for higher seeding in the upcoming Big West Championship.