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January 11, 2003 | Men's Volleyball

By: UCLA Athletics

Jan. 11, 2003

The UCLA men's volleyball team lost 3-2 to UC Irvine in the championship match of the 39th Annual UCSB/Elephant Bar Tournament.

The Bruins lost, 30-21, 26-30, 18-30, 38-36, 15-17 in two hours and 10 mintes.

The loss dropped the Bruins' overall record to 2-1. UC Irvine raised its record to 5-0.

Sophomore outside hitter Jonathan Acosta and junior quick hitter Matt Shubin each recorded 14 kills.

Jimmy Pelzel led the Anteaters with 25 kills.

Earlier Saturday, the Bruins defeated Cal State Northridge 3-0 to advance to the championship match.

Next match for the Bruins will be Wed., Jan. 15 against UC Santa Cruz at 7 p.m. in Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins also will host UCI on Fri., Jan. 17 in their league opener at 7 p.m. in Pauley.

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