Rivera Leads Tritons in Sweep of UVU

LA JOLLA, Calif.— UC San Diego women’s volleyball faced off against Utah Valley in a Big West showdown Saturday night in LionTree Arena. The Tritons (8-9, 4-2 Big West) swept the Wolverines (4-14, 2-4 Big West) 25-18, 25-13, 25-15. UC San Diego recorded 45 kills to Utah Valley’s 29, with a .420 hitting percentage to UVU’s .115. The Tritons outdug the Wolverines 42 to 26, as well as an advantage in aces 5-2. Gia Rivera led the Tritons with 13 kills, while Molly McCluskey added 11 and Ireland McNees finished with nine. Lucia Barroso led the team with three blocks…