BYU volleyball faces No. 2 San Diego

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BYU women’s volleyball dives into conference play in the Smith Fieldhouse Sept. 20 against No. 2 San Diego. After a victory against in-state rival Utah, BYU hopes to also take down the No. 2 team on its home court.

San Diego is 9-1 going into this match, and BYU is 7-3. San Diego’s only loss came against then-No. 1 Texas.

BYU volleyball players celebrate their five set win against Uah. Photo by Bella Torgerson.
BYU volleyball players celebrate their five-set win against Utah. (Photo by Bella Torgerson)

San Diego returns five starters from last year’s squad that tied BYU for a first-place finish in conference play and a 21-7 overall record. Last season, San Diego and BYU tied for the league crown with BYU at 13-3.

This match will be the seventh between the Cougars and Toreros. Last year the series was split 1-1, with San Diego taking the most recent contest 3-2 at its home court. The Toreros lead the overall series 4-2.

The Cougars’ WCC home opener against the Toreros of San Diego will be televised nationally on BYUtv at 7p.m.

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