2026 Men's Volleyball Roster
Kyle Ownbey
- Height:
- 6-4
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Cupertino, CA
- High School:
- Cupertino HS
- Major:
- Computer Science
2025-26 - Junior
Appeared in 184 sets as a middle blocker for the Banana Slugs… Recorded 184 kills on 331 attempts for a hitting percentage of .462… Currently the all-time career hitting percentage leader for all qualified Banana Slugs (min 300 att)... Reached 10th all-time in total kills for the Slugs. Led the squad in blocks with 55 total on the season… 8th all-time in career total blocks for the Banana Slugs… A season-high 16-kill performance against Aurora.Â
2024-25 - Sophomore
Earned AVCA D3 All-Region…Appeared in 94 sets for the Banana Slugs as a middle blocker…Recording 194 kills, 11 assists, and 36 digs…Season-high 11 kills versus Wis. Lutheran…Leads the Banana Slugs as a career leader in hitting percentage with 0.453…Also leads in single season hitting percentage with 0.497.Â
- 2024:
- Played in 98 sets recording 200 kills, 8 service aces, 30 digs, and 58 total blocks. Had a season-high 14 kills and two blocks versus St. John Fisher
PERSONAL: Parents are Kristy and Mark Ownbey and has a sister (Nicole). Says parents are the most influential person in his life because "Dad supports me through everything and Mom because she pushes me to be the best version of myself."
Chose UCSC for the city, beautiful campus, and location. Hobbies include spending time with friends, listening to music, and exercising.
| Season | SP | MP | K | K/S | E | TA | % | A | A/S | SA | SA/S | SE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 98 | 27 | 200 | 2.04 | 41 | 351 | 0.453 | 4 | 0.04 | 8 | 0.08 | 27 |
| Total | 98 | 27 | 200 | 2.04 | 41 | 351 | 0.453 | 4 | 0.04 | 8 | 0.08 | 27 |
| Season | DIG | D/S | RE | BS | BA | TB | B/S | BE | BHE | PTS | PTS/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 | 0.31 | 1 | 11 | 47 | 58.0 | 0.59 | 1 | 1 | 242.5 | 2.47 |
| Total | 30 | 0.31 | 1 | 11 | 47 | 58.0 | 0.6 | 1 | 1 | 242.5 | 2.47 |
