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Defensive specialist and libero Nadia Barcklay celebrates after a play while playing club volleyball.

Volleyball freshmen reflect on unusual year, season postponement

by Megan Oytas, Staff Writer // December 11, 2020

When new student-athletes enrolled at San Diego State, they probably did not expect their first collegiate season to be postponed by a pandemic. This is...

USD then-head volleyball coach Brent Hilliard instructs his team during his tenure with the Toreros.

Q&A: Hilliard discusses return to Peterson Gym, adjustments to training during pandemic

by Breven Honda, Senior Staff Writer // November 20, 2020

Last month, San Diego State volleyball resumed indoor activities to practice and scrimmage inside Peterson Gym and they’ve done it without a single positive...

Then-junior defensive specialist/libero Lauren Lee prepares to serve the ball to Arizona during the Aztecs' 3-0 loss to the Wildcats on Sept. 7, 2019 at Peterson Gym.

Q&A: Lauren Lee talks about her offseason, experience as a transfer

by Breven Honda, Senior Staff Writer // September 14, 2020

San Diego State volleyball defensive specialist and libero Lauren Lee came to The Mesa in 2018 after transferring from Rice University. Since then,...

San Diego State volleyball then-sophomore outside hitter Victoria O'Sullivan elevates to spike the ball during the Aztecs' 3-2 win over San Jose State on Sept. 26, 2019 at Peterson Gym.

Volleyball learns to deal with season postponement, improve team dynamics

by Megan Oytas, Staff Writer // September 1, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the U.S., the Mountain West Conference announced the postponement of fall sports indefinitely. San Diego...

Then-sophomore outside hitter Victoria O'Sullivan prepares to spike the ball during the Aztecs' 3-1 win over UNLV on Oct. 3 at Peterson Gym.

Q&A: Victoria O’Sullivan discusses unique offseason, new coaching staff

by Breven Honda, Senior Staff Writer // July 15, 2020

The offseason for San Diego State volleyball was already abnormal with the hiring of new head coach Brent Hilliard seven months ago. Things only got stranger....

Jack Henn led San Diego State to its only Division I national championship in school history.

Volleyball coach reflects on passing of only coach in SDSU history to win a national title

by Breven Honda, Staff Writer // March 26, 2020

Jack Henn, who played men’s volleyball at San Diego State and then later coached the 1973 team to the university’s only Division I national championship,...

Freshman setter Gabi Peoples prepares to serve in SDSUs match vs Fresno State on Oct. 21.

Volleyball drops final match of season to Colorado State

by Sydney Northcutt, Staff Writer // November 20, 2017

San Diego State’s women’s volleyball team wrapped up its 2017 season with a three-set loss to nationally-ranked Colorado State (22-25, 20-25, 21-25)....

Senior outside hitter Deja Harris readies for a spike during SDSU's loss to Loyola Marymount on Sept. 8.

Aztecs win home bouts with UNLV, New Mexico

by Sydney Northcutt, Staff Writer // November 13, 2017

San Diego State’s volleyball team finished out the weekend with two conference wins both in four sets against University of Nevada Las Vegas (25-18,...

Junior setter Indigo Thompson prepares a spike for senior outside hitter Deja Harris during SDSU's loss to Loyola Marymount on Sept. 8.

SDSU sweeps Fresno for fifth straight win

by Sydney Northcutt, Staff Writer // November 3, 2017

San Diego State’s volleyball team moved up to third in the Mountain West Conference standings after a three-set win (25-16, 25-14, 25-20) against Fresno...

Several SDSU players celebrate after winning a point during SDSU's loss to Loyola Marymount on Sept. 8.

Aztecs take two conference matches, move above .500 for first time

by Sydnet Northcutt, Staff Writer // October 29, 2017

San Diego State volleyball finished off the weekend with two conference wins against University of Nevada, Reno (25-21, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18) and San Jose...

Senior libero Devyn Pritchard rises for a serve during SDSU's loss to Loyola Marymount on Sept. 8.

Volleyball takes two home wins over Boise, Utah

by Sydney Northcutt, Staff Writer // October 22, 2017

San Diego State volleyball started the second half of Mountain West play at home this weekend against Boise State University and Utah State University....

Senior hitter Alexis Cage stands ready at the net during SDSU's loss to Loyola Marymount on Sept. 8.

Offense, youth impress as volleyball splits Mountain West road trip

by Sydney Northcutt, Staff Writer // October 16, 2017

San Diego State volleyball split a pair of Mountain West Conference matches this weekend, collecting another win against University of New Mexico in four...