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UC San Diego begins a two-match road trip against Big West newcomers Utah Valley and Sacramento State after losing both home matches last weekend. The Tritons face Utah Valley on Thursday, Nov. 5, then visit Sacramento State on Saturday, Nov. 7; both matches are available on ESPN+.

By the Numbers
  • UC San Diego is 10-13 overall and 6-6 in Big West play.
  • Utah Valley is 8-16 overall and 6-6 in the conference; Sacramento State is 12-11 and 7-5.
  • The Tritons lost their latest matches 3-1 to UC Santa Barbara and 3-0 to Cal Poly.
  • Junior libero Paulina Baillie has 1,049 career digs, 35 short of UC San Diego’s all-time top 10.
Yes, But

The Tritons have already beaten Utah Valley 3-0 this season, but lost to Sacramento State 3-1. They enter the trip on a two-match losing streak, while both opponents come in having won their most recent matches.

State of Play
  • UC San Diego is tied for sixth in the Big West at 6-6.
  • The Tritons rank third in the conference in hitting percentage, kills, assists, service aces and points per set.
  • Molly McCluskey leads the team’s attack and ranks among the Big West’s top players in several categories.
What’s Next

After the road trip, UC San Diego returns home to close its schedule at LionTree Arena, hosting Cal State Bakersfield on Nov. 13 and CSUN on Nov. 14.

Bottom Line

The trip offers UC San Diego a chance to reset after two home losses and gain ground in a tightly grouped conference race—with a rematch against Sacramento State presenting the tougher test.