UC San Diego Tritons Upset No. 2 Hawai鈥檌 in Thrilling 3-1 Win
UC San Diego men's volleyball, ranked No. 13, secured a 3-1 victory over No. 2 Hawai'i, marking a significant upset at LionTree Arena. The Tritons achieved their win with a season-high 15 blocks and maintained a strong offensive effort with nine aces. Notable performances included outside hitter Sebastiano Sani, who contributed 18 kills, and setter Cameron Wurl, who had 42 assists alongside six blocks. The victory celebrates head coach Brad Rostratter's 50th win, the fastest in program history.
By the Numbers- 15 blocks made by UC San Diego, the second-most allowed by Hawai'i this season.
- 9 aces, the most by any team against Hawai'i this year.
- The Tritons improved their record to 12-12 (3-6 Big West) after the win.
- Hawai'i fell to 24-4 (7-1 Big West).
UC San Diego's final regular-season match will be against No. 8 UC Santa Barbara on April 18, which will celebrate Senior Night. This game is pivotal for postseason positioning.
Bottom LineThe victory over a top-ranked opponent demonstrates UC San Diego's potential and marks an important milestone for the players and coaching staff, setting a promising tone as they approach the end of the season.
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