The UCSB women’s volleyball team tuned up for its big match against Hawaii by sweeping Cal State Northridge, 25-19, 25-20, 25-18, at the Thunderdome.
The victory gives the Gauchos a 20-win season as they improve to 20-9 overall. They are 16-3 in the Big West.
Friday’s regular-season final against Hawaii at the Thunderdome is huge in terms of post-season possibilities. Hawaii is the conference leader at 17-1 and is 20-6 overall.
A UCSB victory on Friday would help its cause in being considered for an at-large berth to the NCAA Tournament. There are 32 automatic berths and 32 at-large berths. The tournament selection show is on Sunday, Nov. 27
The Gauchos lost at Hawaii in four sets back on Oct. 22.
Against CSN, Michelle Ohwobete led the attack with 12 kills and picked up 14 digs for her 11th double-double of the year.
Briana McKnight hammered 10 kills on an efficient .360 hitting percentage and Julia Shepherd posted a season-best 10 kills.
Libero Macall Peed reached the 20-dig mark for the fifth time this season.