Articles written by: Mark Salay

Davis Named National Blocker of the Year
Sports / Volleyball

Davis Named National Blocker of the Year

After four years serving the UCSB men’s volleyball team, senior middle blocker Dylan Davis was honored this past week with the Off The Block/Springbak, Inc. National Blocker of the Year award as voted upon by coaches and the media. “It’s one of those things I’ve never really aimed for; it [...]

UCSB Ends Season With Loss to UCI
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UCSB Ends Season With Loss to UCI

It seemed like 2011 was about to repeat itself. After taking a 2-1 lead in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation quarterfinal, the No. 7 UCSB men’s volleyball team seemed on the verge of upsetting No. 3 UC Irvine on the road. However, the Anteaters managed to rally and end the [...]

Gauchos Head to Irvine to Begin Postseason Play
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Gauchos Head to Irvine to Begin Postseason Play

It’s one and done from here on out. The No. 7 UCSB men’s volleyball team will make its first playoff appearance since 2011 when they reach the national title game, playing Saturday in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation quarterfinal match against No. 3 UC Irvine on the road. Ending the [...]

Stepping Up When it Matters Most
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Stepping Up When it Matters Most

If you thought the only underdogs winning in college were in basketball, think again. The UCSB men’s volleyball team is entering the playoffs on a streak very reminiscent of when it went on its Cinderella run two years ago all the way to the NCAA title match. After starting the [...]

UCSB Falls in Season Finale to Pepperdine
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UCSB Falls in Season Finale to Pepperdine

Senior night had no happy ending for the No. 7 UCSB men’s volleyball team. Facing No. 6 Pepperdine at the Thunderdome Friday night, the Gauchos were spurred on by the pregame festivities honoring their four senior players and took the first set before dropping the next three sets to lose [...]