University of Minnesota Athletics
University of Minnesota
13-6,7-4Big Ten
UCLA
15-7,6-5Big Ten
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 24 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
| UCLA | 26 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 8 | 2 |
10/30/2026 11:50:00 PM | Volleyball
LOS ANGELES - The No. 21 University of Minnesota volleyball defeated the UCLA Bruins (24-26, 19-25, 26-24, 25-18, 15-8)in a five set thriller on Friday night.
With the win, Minnesota improves to 13-6 overall and 7-4 in conference play.
Mckenna Wucherer led the Gopher offense with 25 kills, matching her career high.
Stella Swenson led the offense with her 61 assists, a new career high.
Jordan Taylor led the Gophers with nine blocks, Minnesota as a team tallied 11.
Minnesota tallied eight aces, while the Bruins only tallied one.
MATCH NOTES
With the win, Minnesota improves to 4-5-0 all-time against UCLA.
This win marks Minnesota's first five-set of the season.
Zeynep Palabiyik tallied her eighth straight match with 10+ digs as she ended the match with 18 digs.
Kate Thibault tallied a season high 14 digs.
Makenna Crosson set a new career high with 18 kills.
Stella Swenson tallied 60 assists, her fourth match with 50+ assists and a new career high.
Mckenna Wucherer recorded 25 marking her seventh match of the season with 20+ kills, and third with 25.
UP NEXT
• The Gophers will stay in Los Angeles as they are set to face USC on Sunday, Nov. 1st. First serve is set for 3 p.m. CT.
