UCLA Dominates USC in MPSF Semifinals Volleyball Match | Top Players and Historical Rivalry
USC Men's Volleyball fell to top-seeded UCLA in the MPSF Semifinals, losing in three sets at the 2024 Championship Tournament.
By the Numbers- Redshirt Jr. Jack Deuchar led with 11 kills on .227 hitting and two blocks.
- Fr. setter Caleb Blanchette contributed 19 assists, two kills, and two blocks.
- So. OH Dillon Klein had six kills on .278 hitting and five digs.
- Jr. MB Markus Olsson scored five kills, hitting .500, with two digs and two blocks.
USC's loss marks their third defeat of the season against UCLA and their ninth consecutive loss in the series.
State of Play- USC eliminated from the tournament, falling to 16-20 all-time in MPSF matches.
- The team is now 6-12 in matches against AVCA top 20 opponents this season.
USC will need to regroup and strategize for future matchups to improve their record against top-seeded opponents.
Bottom LineDespite the loss, USC Men's Volleyball put up a good fight but will have to work on overcoming UCLA in the future to enhance their performance in key tournaments.
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