Men’s Volleyball Briefs

Champions in Calgary

The UCLA men’s volleyball team captured the Husky Dino Cup
Sunday, defeating tournament host Calgary in four sets 25-17,
25-22, 21-25, 25-22.

After the Dinos had swept the Bruins 25-22, 25-21, 26-24 on
Saturday in the preliminary rounds, UCLA came back to take the
title.

“We got better throughout the tournament,” UCLA head
coach Al Scates said. “I’m happy because it was the
best we’ve played so far this year.”

Sophomore middle blocker Chris Peña was named Tournament
MVP, while freshman outside hitter Jonathan Acosta and junior
setter Rich Nelson earned All-Tournament team honors.

The Bruins who weren’t honored individually still stood
out in Scates’ mind.

“Matt Komer and Adam Shrader did a great job,” he
said.

UCLA easily defeated conference rival Stanford on Saturday night
25-19, 25-21, 25-22 with Cardinal All-American outside hitter Curt
Toppel unable to play due to injuries. 

The Bruins snuck past Trinity Western 21-25, 25-21, 25-20,
22-25, 15-11 on Sunday morning to advance to the Gold Medal Match
against Calgary.

Brief compiled by Diamond Leung, Daily Bruin Senior Staff.