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mvb v merced
Riley J. Siason
0
UC Merced M-30266 3-6,0-2 MPSF
3
Winner Menlo M-405 2-8,1-0 MPSF
UC Merced M-30266
3-6,0-2 MPSF
0
Final
3
Menlo M-405
2-8,1-0 MPSF
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
UC Merced M-30266 19 19 21 (0)
Menlo M-405 25 25 25 (3)

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at University of California, Merced

2/28/2026 | 6:00 PM

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Feb. 28 (Sat) / 6:00 PM
at University of California, Merced
History

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

Cordova Leads Offense to Open MPSF Conference Play with Sweep over Bobcats

ATHERTON, CA – The Oaks opened MPSF Conference play in commanding fashion inside of Haynes-Prim Pavilion, sweeping UC Merced in straight sets 25-19, 25-19, 25-21.
 
Set-By-Set Recap
The Oaks would climb to a comfortable lead early in the set to begin the match, with efforts from Xavier Cordova, Mathias Durfee, and Alexandre Ferdani offensively to force the Bobcats into multiple errors. The Oaks used a balanced attack along with strong serving to keep their lead to close out a well put 25-19 set to grab early control of the match.
 
The second set showcased Menlo's most efficient showing of the night, recording 12 kills total along with 2 aces to hold UC Merced's offense to a .091. Heading into the final points, Kai Van Haaren would switch up the serving rotation to force UC Merced into a timeout as well as multiple attacking errors to give the Oaks a bigger cushion. A kill from Ferdani and an ace from Cordova would seal the second set and take a 2-0 advantage.
 
In the final set, UC Merced made its strongest push, as both teams traded points all the way through the middle of the set. While behind, Menlo would go on a quick three-point swing to retake their lead at 14-12. The Oaks would slowly but surely extend their lead after the rally, with UC Merced scrambling to get any sort of momentum. A final kill from Cordova sealed the 25-21 victory and completed the sweep in Menlo's MPSF opener.
 
Oak Star Performances
  • Xavier Cordova led the offense with 9 kills on .438 hitting percentage, while tallying 2 aces, 7 digs, and 2 block assists.
  • Alexandre Ferdani also led the Oaks with 9 kills while adding in a monstrous solo block in the second set
  • Vojtech Simunek added in 6 kills while hitting .500 and collected 4 blocks
  • Joshua Friedman and Danny Smithers played their roles perfectly, with Friedman dishing out 27 assists and Smithers anchoring the backline with 5 digs
 
Up Next
The Oaks will play their second game of the two game conference series in Merced on Saturday, February 28 at 6PM inside of the Joseph Edward Gallo Recreation & Wellness Center. Make sure to catch the action live on B1G+
 
Follow the Oaks along using live stats, ticket, and livestream links all on menloathletics.com
 
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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
Kai Van Haaren

#16 Kai Van Haaren

OH
6' 2"
Sophomore
Alexandre Ferdani

#15 Alexandre Ferdani

OH
6' 4"
Freshman
Joshua Friedman

#8 Joshua Friedman

S
6' 4"
Graduate Student
Danny Smithers

#11 Danny Smithers

L
6' 0"
Senior
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
Kai Van Haaren

#16 Kai Van Haaren

6' 2"
Sophomore
OH
Alexandre Ferdani

#15 Alexandre Ferdani

6' 4"
Freshman
OH
Joshua Friedman

#8 Joshua Friedman

6' 4"
Graduate Student
S
Danny Smithers

#11 Danny Smithers

6' 0"
Senior
L
Vojtech Simunek

#21 Vojtech Simunek

6' 6"
Freshman
MB
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