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Slugs Reverse Sweep Eagles, Fall to Salisbury to End Weekend

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - In a thrilling five-set battle, the UC Santa Cruz women's volleyball team opened the day with a dramatic reverse sweep against Mary Washington, pulling off a 3-2 victory (16-25, 20-25, 27-25, 25-20, 15-9). After dropping the opening two frames, the Banana Slugs found their rhythm to push their record to 9-6 on the season, winning seven straight contests. On the stat sheet, UCSC matched Mary Washington kill-for-kill with 51 total, fueled by stellar offensive distribution from Margo Melgoza (42 assists, 3 service aces) and balanced execution on the wings from Khloe Pavia and Alice Taylor, who dropped 14 kills apiece. Shiraz Benyoucef anchored the defense with a match-high 17 digs, alongside Ella Sniezek's 12 digs, while Charlotte Skulte was a force at the net with 4 blocks and 9 kills.

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Women's Tennis

vs ITA West Regionals

Claremont, CA

Men's Tennis

vs ITA Regionals

Claremont, CA

Women's Soccer

vs Fresno Pacific University (Calif.)

Santa Cruz, Ca.

4:00 PM

Women's Volleyball

vs De Anza College

Santa Cruz, CA

5:00 PM

Women's Soccer

at Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA

11:00 AM

Women's Golf

vs Hollins Cup

Santa Cruz, CA

Women's Golf

vs Hollins Cup

Santa Cruz, CA

Women's Soccer

at Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA

11:00 AM

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2024-25 First Team All-Conference honoree. Led UC Santa Cruz last season with 415 points on the year, 193 rebounds, 95 free throws, and a 58.0% field goal percentage.

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Slugs Reverse Sweep Eagles, Fall to Salisbury to End Weekend

Slugs Drop Captains with 3-0 Sweep for Sixth Straight Victory

Slugs Fight Back in the Final Minutes to End in a 1-1 Tie

Groessl and Braun Go for Goal in 2-1 Win

Slugs Take Fourth at Pacific Invite

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Upcoming Events (Primary)

Upcoming Event: Women's Tennis versus ITA West Regionals on Oct 4, 2026

Upcoming Event: Men's Tennis versus ITA Regionals on Oct 4, 2026

Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus Fresno Pacific University (Calif.) on Oct 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Women's Volleyball versus De Anza College on Oct 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer at Occidental College on Oct 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Upcoming Event: Women's Golf versus Hollins Cup on Oct 12, 2026

Upcoming Event: Women's Golf versus Hollins Cup on Oct 13, 2026

Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer at Azusa Pacific University on Oct 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Results (Primary)

Completed Event: Women's Soccer at Southwestern University on October 4, 2026 , Win , 3, to, 0

Completed Event: Men's Soccer at Carleton College on October 4, 2026 , Tie , 1, to, 1

Completed Event: Women's Volleyball versus Salisbury University on October 3, 2026 , Loss , 1, to, 3

Completed Event: Women's Volleyball at University of Mary Washington on October 3, 2026 , Win , 3, to, 2

Completed Event: Men's Tennis versus ITA Regionals on October 3, 2026 ,

Completed Event: Women's Tennis versus ITA West Regionals on October 3, 2026 ,

Completed Event: Women's Swim and Dive versus Alumni on October 3, 2026 ,

Completed Event: Men's Swim and Dive versus Alumni on October 3, 2026 ,

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