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Riley J. Siason
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Winner UC San Diego UCSD 8-4,0-0 Big West
0
Menlo Menlo 1-8,0-0 MPSF
Winner
UC San Diego UCSD
8-4,0-0 Big West
3
Final
0
Menlo Menlo
1-8,0-0 MPSF
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
UC San Diego UCSD 25 25 25 (3)
Menlo Menlo 21 16 17 (0)

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Game Recap: Men's Volleyball | | Riley J. Siason

Oaks Battle No. 10 UC San Diego in Home Test at Haynes-Prim

ATHERTON, CA – The Menlo Men's Volleyball program had a quick turnaround after last night's victory as they took on No. 10 nationally ranked UC San Diego inside of Haynes-Prim Pavilion but fell in straight sets.
 
Set-by-Set Recap
The Oaks opened the match with confidence, trading points with the Tritons through the early stages of the first set. Mathias Durfee saw the starting lineup and led the Oaks in the first set in kills with four. Durfee was joined by Max Jarrett at the net, as both recorded two block assists in the set. Trailing 20-19 late in the set,t the Oaks forced the Tritons to earn its final points, but the UC San Diego closed on a small run to take the opener 25-21.
 
The second set saw UC San Diego's efficiency start to show, with the Oaks struggling to slow down their offensive momentum as the Tritons hit a .565 hitting percentage in the frame.  The Oaks found points in Alexandre Ferdani, Vojtech Simunek, Garrett Hockman, while Xavier Cordova contributed offensively in transition. However, the Tritons' offense proved to be too much as they took the set 25-16.
 
The Oaks decided to sub in setter Gabriel Ocasio Lopez to change the starting lineup, looking to spark momentum in the third set. Mark Ensalaco delivered 4 kills on a .500 hitting percentage while Lopez earned 9 assists on the night. Cordova and Simunek each added key points to keep Oaks competitive up until the midway point. The Tritons' continued their offensive rhythm, hitting a .562 to secure the sweep with a 25-17 win.
 
Oaks Star Performers
  • Mathias Durfee led the Oaks in kills with 7 and total blocks with 3 through the three sets played.
  • Xavier Cordova was second to Durfee in total kills, collecting five while out of position once again.
  • Joshua Friedman dished out 13 assists in only two sets played
 
Up Next
The Oaks remain at home to begin MPSF Conference play, hosting the UC Merced Bobcats on February 27 at 6:00 PM inside Haynes-Prim Pavilion.

Follow all the action throughout conference season by visiting menloathletics.com for live stats, ticket links, and streaming links available on B1G+.  
 
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Players Mentioned

Xavier Cordova

#12 Xavier Cordova

S
6' 7"
Sophomore
Mathias Durfee

#3 Mathias Durfee

OPP/OH
6' 4"
Senior
Mark Ensalaco

#2 Mark Ensalaco

OPP
6' 5"
Sophomore
Alexandre Ferdani

#15 Alexandre Ferdani

OH
6' 4"
Freshman
Garrett Hockman

#5 Garrett Hockman

MB
6' 5"
Junior
Max Jarrett

#20 Max Jarrett

MB
6' 5"
Freshman
Joshua Friedman

#8 Joshua Friedman

S
6' 4"
Graduate Student
Gabriel Ocasio Lopez

#9 Gabriel Ocasio Lopez

S
6' 0"
Graduate Student
Vojtech Simunek

#21 Vojtech Simunek

MB
6' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Xavier Cordova

#12 Xavier Cordova

6' 7"
Sophomore
S
Mathias Durfee

#3 Mathias Durfee

6' 4"
Senior
OPP/OH
Mark Ensalaco

#2 Mark Ensalaco

6' 5"
Sophomore
OPP
Alexandre Ferdani

#15 Alexandre Ferdani

6' 4"
Freshman
OH
Garrett Hockman

#5 Garrett Hockman

6' 5"
Junior
MB
Max Jarrett

#20 Max Jarrett

6' 5"
Freshman
MB
Joshua Friedman

#8 Joshua Friedman

6' 4"
Graduate Student
S
Gabriel Ocasio Lopez

#9 Gabriel Ocasio Lopez

6' 0"
Graduate Student
S
Vojtech Simunek

#21 Vojtech Simunek

6' 6"
Freshman
MB
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