Warriors take the 5th
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Westcliff
5-10, 4-2
|
22 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
|
UC Merced
7-10, 4-3
|
25 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 2 |
Team Stats
UC Merced
| Game Statistics | Westcliff | UC Merced |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .286 | .283 |
| Blocks | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Digs | 50 | 55 |
| Aces | 4 | 3 |
By: SID Chase Dodge
Westcliff played their 1st match of their 3 match trip up in NorCal. Warriors facing the UC Merced Bobcats were in for a battle between these two squads.
Merced opens up the match with a 1st set 25-22 win. Warriors quickly answered back with a big time set in the 2nd.
Down 14-17, Warriors rallied with some statement kills from Gabriel Pizza and season debut from Mohamed Ilias Lazaar to tie the match at a set apiece.
Westcliff forced the 5th set something they have been doing all season long.
This time Warriors got the ball rolling quickly gaining the lead 3-1.
Merced being a very tough competitor was able to tie it at 8-8.
After a timeout from the Warriors, Kills from Gabriel Pizza and Jordan VonBorstel gave a 11-8 lead. Warriors closed out the match 3-2.
Stellar Performances
Mohamed Ilias Lazaar- had a great Warrior Debut hitting for 24 Kills, 1 Block and 9 Digs.
Gabriel Pizza - 23 Kills, 1 Block and 6 Digs.
Pawel Tuz - 57 Assists, 3 Blocks and 5 Digs.
Leonardo Garcia - 20 Digs
Westcliff will be going up to Simpson for a 7pm match start.