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Bruins Sweep Cal to Conclude Nonconference Slate
September 21, 2024 | Women's Volleyball
BERKELEY, Calif. โ The UCLA women's volleyball team concluded its nonconference schedule with a dominant performance, defeating California in straight sets on Saturday afternoon at Haas Pavilion.
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Set scores were 25-17, 25-18, and 25-22.
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Leading the dynamic Bruins' offense were junior outside hitter Cheridyn Leverette and graduate setter Audrey Pak, both delivering their most impressive performances of the season. UCLA (6-3) led Cal (8-4) in nearly ever statistical category including kills (49-31), hitting percentage (0.312 - 0.173) aces (5-4), blocks (6-3), and digs (54-36).
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With a season-high 18 kills, Leverette was a force on both ends of the court, tallying 11 digs to record her second double-double of the season and the third of her career. The Hampton, Ga. native registered her seventh game in double-digits and did it with outstanding efficiency, hitting .371 on the day.
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UCLA's setter handed out a season-best 40 assists and finished just two digs shy of a double-double of her own, snuffing out eight. Pak also came up with a season-high three blocks, including one solo block.
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Junior outside hitter Grayce Olson also reached double figures, hitting a team-high .625 in her 10-kill display and graduate defensive specialist Kate Reilly kept the Golden Bears out of system with her prowess at the service line, racking up three aces in the contest.
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The Bruins fell behind early in the opening set, but a massive solo block from Pak followed by a Reilly ace changed the momentum of the frame. This sparked a 3-0 run and UCLA found its groove, closing the set on an 8-0 run to win it convincingly. Leverette settled into a rhythm with five kills in the first set while the Bruin defense shined, holding the hosts to a hitting percentage of .029.
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Cal began the second set by surging into an 8-3 lead, prompting a timeout from UCLA. Head Coach Alfee Reft effectively utilized the break, and the Bruins responded with a 3-0 run, initiated by an emphatic kill fromย Leverette for a crucial side out.
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Freshman outside hitter Kiki Horne, who totaled nine kills in the match, contributed four in the second set to aid the comeback. With the score tied at 17-17, UCLA executed a decisive 5-0 run, highlighted by a kill from graduate middle blocker Anna Dodson and an ace from Reilly. This shift in momentum led the Bruins to a 25-18 victory, closing the set with a 7-1 run.
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The final set mirrored the first two, with the Golden Bears establishing an early lead. Cal forced another timeout after a 6-1 run when the Bruins were out of system. Reft made another strategic adjustment, andย Leverette secured a crucial side out to regain momentum. Leverette dominated the third set, recording seven kills to spearhead the comeback. With the score tied at 21-21, Leverette delivered three consecutive kills, bringing the Bruins to match point. Olson then provided the finishing blow with her 10th kill of the match, securing UCLA's fifth straight-set win of the season.
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UCLA begins its new era in the Big Ten Conference when it heads to No. 5 Nebraska on Friday, Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. PT. The match will be available for viewing on Big Ten Network.
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Set scores were 25-17, 25-18, and 25-22.
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Leading the dynamic Bruins' offense were junior outside hitter Cheridyn Leverette and graduate setter Audrey Pak, both delivering their most impressive performances of the season. UCLA (6-3) led Cal (8-4) in nearly ever statistical category including kills (49-31), hitting percentage (0.312 - 0.173) aces (5-4), blocks (6-3), and digs (54-36).
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With a season-high 18 kills, Leverette was a force on both ends of the court, tallying 11 digs to record her second double-double of the season and the third of her career. The Hampton, Ga. native registered her seventh game in double-digits and did it with outstanding efficiency, hitting .371 on the day.
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UCLA's setter handed out a season-best 40 assists and finished just two digs shy of a double-double of her own, snuffing out eight. Pak also came up with a season-high three blocks, including one solo block.
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Junior outside hitter Grayce Olson also reached double figures, hitting a team-high .625 in her 10-kill display and graduate defensive specialist Kate Reilly kept the Golden Bears out of system with her prowess at the service line, racking up three aces in the contest.
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The Bruins fell behind early in the opening set, but a massive solo block from Pak followed by a Reilly ace changed the momentum of the frame. This sparked a 3-0 run and UCLA found its groove, closing the set on an 8-0 run to win it convincingly. Leverette settled into a rhythm with five kills in the first set while the Bruin defense shined, holding the hosts to a hitting percentage of .029.
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Cal began the second set by surging into an 8-3 lead, prompting a timeout from UCLA. Head Coach Alfee Reft effectively utilized the break, and the Bruins responded with a 3-0 run, initiated by an emphatic kill fromย Leverette for a crucial side out.
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Freshman outside hitter Kiki Horne, who totaled nine kills in the match, contributed four in the second set to aid the comeback. With the score tied at 17-17, UCLA executed a decisive 5-0 run, highlighted by a kill from graduate middle blocker Anna Dodson and an ace from Reilly. This shift in momentum led the Bruins to a 25-18 victory, closing the set with a 7-1 run.
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The final set mirrored the first two, with the Golden Bears establishing an early lead. Cal forced another timeout after a 6-1 run when the Bruins were out of system. Reft made another strategic adjustment, andย Leverette secured a crucial side out to regain momentum. Leverette dominated the third set, recording seven kills to spearhead the comeback. With the score tied at 21-21, Leverette delivered three consecutive kills, bringing the Bruins to match point. Olson then provided the finishing blow with her 10th kill of the match, securing UCLA's fifth straight-set win of the season.
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UCLA begins its new era in the Big Ten Conference when it heads to No. 5 Nebraska on Friday, Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. PT. The match will be available for viewing on Big Ten Network.
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Team Stats
UCLA
Cal
Kills
49
31
Errors
15
12
Attempts
109
110
Hitting %
.312
.173
Points
60.0
38.0
Assists
47
30
Aces
5
4
Blocks
6
3
Game Leaders
Kills
18
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Players Mentioned
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