NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (Oct. 18, 2022)— The UCSB women's volleyball team (12-7, 8-1) won its fourth-straight Big West match Tuesday night traveling down to CSUN (7-14, 2-7) and topping the Matadors in four sets 25-23, 25-25, 20-25, 25-18. 

On the Stat Sheet

• Five different Gauchos put up double-digit kills led Michelle Ohwobete who went for a season-high 16 kills on a .375 clip. She once again notched a double-double scooping up 13 digs.
• Deni Wilson was incredible on both ends of the floor posting a double-double of her own with 12 kills on a .455 clip and a career-high 10 blocks.
• Briana McKnight came close to an unbelievable triple-double with 10 kills, nine digs, and seven blocks.
• Tallulah Froley and Tasia Farmer had 12 and 11 kills, respectively.
• Despite playing in a 6-2 offense, Mehana Ma'a led all players with 29 assists and added eight digs as well.
• UCSB once again hit above the .300 line posting a .319 hitting percentage while holding CSUN to a .197.
• For the 10^th time this season, the Gauchos totaled double-digit blocks with 11 denials on the night. They now rank 25^th in the nation with a 2.61 blocks per set average. 

How it Happened

• The opening set was tight throughout with the host Matadors going on a 5-0 run in the early points and taking a 15-12 lead, but the Gauchos were quick to respond tying the game at 16 apiece with a run of their own. CSUN was the first to 20 and even led 21-19 but UCSB ended the frame on a 6-2 run fueled by a trio of kills from Ohwobete to take a 1-0 lead.
• The UCSB offense erupted for a .472 hitting percentage in the second set and broke away early and managed to stay ahead throughout. A late 7-0 run with freshman Kimi Waller camped at the service line put the set away and put the Gauchos up 2-0.
• With their backs against the wall the Matadors rose to the occasion in the third set swinging a .324 clip while holding the Gauchos to a match-low .132. CSUN held the lead from 2-1 on to force a fourth set.
• CSUN's momentum from its first set win of the night carried over into the fourth as the home team jumped out to a 10-6 lead. A timeout from head coach Nicole Lantagne Welch was the perfect call as out of the break the Gauchos surged on a 9-2 run to take the lead 15-12. The Gauchos scored 19 of the final 26 points to seal the deal in a set where they sent down five blocks and held the Matadors to a match-low -.029. 

Next Up
The Gauchos now head to the island to take on Hawai'i in an early season battle for first place. First serve is set for 10 PM PT.