UC Irvine's Andrej Jokanovic led the sixth-ranked Anteaters to a 3-1 victory over No. 18 CSUN with a standout performance on Thursday night. Jokanovic matched his career-high with 23 kills and set a new high with 13 digs, contributing significantly to UCI's win (25-17, 23-25, 27-25, 25-19). The Anteaters improved to 16-5 on the season, while CSUN fell to 12-11. UCI outperformed CSUN in hitting percentage, blocks, and aces, showcasing a dominant offensive and defensive strategy. The two teams are set to meet again on April 11 in Northridge.

By the Numbers
  • Andrej Jokanovic: 23 kills, 13 digs, .463 hitting percentage.
  • William D'Arcy: 14 kills, .400 hitting percentage, 2 block assists.
State of Play
  • UCI stands at 16-5 overall, 4-3 in the Big West.
  • CSUN has dropped to 12-11, still winless in the Big West at 0-7.
What's Next

UCI and CSUN will face off again on April 11, where UCI will look to maintain momentum and secure another win against the struggling Matadors.

Bottom Line

Andrej Jokanovic's performance demonstrates a pivotal role in UCI's success, highlighting the team鈥檚 potential to compete for a top position in the Big West as they head into the rematch this weekend.