UCLA beats Rutgers in four sets despite competitive third set
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
UCLA secured a 3-1 victory over Rutgers in a volleyball match at Jersey Mike’s Arena on October 10. The set scores were 25-15, 25-12, 31-29, and 25-22. Rutgers fought back to win the third set after saving three match points. UCLA outperformed Rutgers in hitting percentage and blocks, totaling 58 kills and 17 blocks while Rutgers managed 52 kills and 6 blocks. The defeat marked the third consecutive loss for Rutgers in their homestand against top teams, as they had previously lost to Minnesota and Indiana.
- •UCLA hits.341, Rutgers hits.147
- •UCLA records 58 kills, Rutgers 52 kills
- •Rutgers saves three match points in third set
- •UCLA out-blocks Rutgers 17-6
- •Rutgers loses all three matches in homestand
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Volleyball Saves Three Match Points & Survives a Review, but UCLA Wins in Four
"The Scarlet Knights hit .147 to UCLA’s .341 with 30 attack errors and were out-blocked 17-6, then took a 31-29 third set the play-by-play had already given away before falling 15-25, 12-25, 31-29, 22-25
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