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Menlo Menlo 7-10,1-3 MPSF
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Winner Pepperdine PEP 14-4,6-0 MPSF
Menlo Menlo
7-10,1-3 MPSF
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Final
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Pepperdine PEP
14-4,6-0 MPSF
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Menlo Menlo 26 18 16 (0)
Pepperdine PEP 28 25 25 (3)

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Stanford University

3/28/2025 | 6:00PM

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Mar. 28 (Fri) / 6:00PM
 Stanford University
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Game Recap: Men's Volleyball | | Riley J. Siason

Menlo Men's Volleyball Challenges Waves But Come Up Short

MALIBU, CA – For the second day in a row, the Oaks had back-to-back matchups against the Waves of Pepperdine University inside of the Firestone Fieldhouse. The Oaks would prove to cause trouble throughout the match, but would fall in straight sets 26-28, 18-25, 16-25 against the nationally ranked Waves.
 
MATCH RECAP
SET 1:
Menlo would come out strong in the first set, going point-for-point with the Waves in a thrilling opener. The Oaks would put Pepperdine on their heels with 11 ties with multiple lead changes. The Oaks would record 16 kills against the Waves while hitting a .343, but the Waves would edge the Oaks out 26-28.
 
SET 2:
In the second set, Pepperdine would set the tone early, giving the Oaks a rough time to find their offense. The Oaks were unable to capitalize on their offense, with the Waves holding their offense to a .192 hitting percentage. The Waves blocking and serving proved to be a problem for the Oaks, as Pepperdine close out the set 18-25.
 
SET 3:
The third set saw the same outcome for the Oaks. Menlo only recorded 7 kills with a .185 hitting percentage as Pepperdine continued their efficient attack, hitting over .500 to close out to match 16-25.
 
STAR OAK PERFORMANCES
Mustafa Selçuk Uyar:
Led the Oaks in kills with 11 and added in 4 kills defensively.

Ty Carson:
Another key offensive standout for Menlo, contributing 8 kills and 1 dig on the night.
 
Wojciech Nowak:
Nowak finished the match with 7.5 points with 5 kills, 2 Aces, and a block.
 
William Lawler:
The Oaks' main setter of the year does what he has been doing all season, dishing out 29 assists to his teammates while adding in a block and a dig on the defensive end.
 
Makana Melchor:
The star libero helped anchor the defense to keep the Oaks fighting with 10 digs on the night
 
UP NEXT…
Now 7-10 on the season and 1-3 in conference play, the Oaks will head back to Haynes-Prim Pavilion for another conference matchup on Friday, March 28th to take on Stanford University at 6PM. Make sure to use menloathletics.com in order to follow along using livestream, live stats, and ticket links!
 
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Players Mentioned

William Lawler

#8 William Lawler

S
6' 2"
Junior
Makana Melchor

#7 Makana Melchor

L
6' 0"
Senior
Wojciech Nowak

#14 Wojciech Nowak

OH
6' 3"
Sophomore
Ty Carson

#20 Ty Carson

OH
6' 4"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

William Lawler

#8 William Lawler

6' 2"
Junior
S
Makana Melchor

#7 Makana Melchor

6' 0"
Senior
L
Wojciech Nowak

#14 Wojciech Nowak

6' 3"
Sophomore
OH
Ty Carson

#20 Ty Carson

6' 4"
Freshman
OH
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