The No.6 Pepperdine men's volleyball team secured a significant victory over No. 9 BYU, winning in four sets for the first time in Provo in a decade. Coach Jonathan Winder praised Aidan Tune for providing a crucial spark during the match, particularly in the pivotal third set where Pepperdine rallied from a deficit. The Waves capitalized on BYU's slow start and maintained momentum to win 3-1, marking a strong performance with Ryan Barnett leading in kills.

By the Numbers
  • Pepperdine hit .417 overall compared to BYU鈥檚 .226.
  • Ryan Barnett led the Waves with 14 kills, followed by Jose Gomez with 13.
  • Pepperdine outblocked BYU 10.5 to 6.0.
State of Play
  • Pepperdine improved to 16-4 overall and remains undefeated at 7-0 in the MPSF.
  • The team prepares for a rematch against BYU the following night.
What's Next

Pepperdine aims to continue their winning streak against BYU in a rematch scheduled for tomorrow night, where they look to solidify their position atop the MPSF standings.

Bottom Line

This victory underscores Pepperdine's resilience and skill, highlighting their potential as strong contenders in collegiate volleyball. With a solid conference record, the Waves are poised for further success in upcoming matches.