UC San Diego's Sebastiano Sani has been named the Big West Offensive Player of the Week after leading the Tritons to a 3-1 victory over No. 2 Hawai'i. Sani achieved a match-high 18 kills, hit .371, and recorded a personal best of five blocks along with two aces. His performance contributed to halting Hawai'i's eight-match winning streak and handed them their first Big West loss of the season. Over the weekend, Sani accumulated a total of 29 kills against Hawai'i, showcasing his offensive prowess. He is the second Triton this season to receive a Big West weekly award.

By the Numbers
  • Sani finished the match against Hawai'i with 18 kills and a hitting percentage of .371.
  • Throughout the weekend, he totaled 29 kills with a .434 hitting percentage.
State of Play
  • UC San Diego is currently ranked No. 13 and has secured a recent victory against a top-ranked team.
  • The Tritons are set to play their final regular-season match against No. 8 UC Santa Barbara on April 18.
What's Next

The Tritons will play their final match of the regular season against UC Santa Barbara, where they will also honor nine scholar-athletes as part of Senior Night. The match is expected to be competitive as UC Santa Barbara is also a top-ranked team.

Bottom Line

Sebastiano Sani's outstanding performance underscores the Tritons' rising competitive edge in NCAA Division I men's volleyball. His recognition exemplifies the blending of athletic excellence and academic achievement within the UC San Diego program.