The Bulgarian middle blocker made a strong impact in No. 9 CSUN's 3-2 (19-25, 26-24, 25-22, 21-25, 19-17) victory against No. 10 UCSD in a Big West conference match. 🏐 The Matadors improve their overall record to 17-8 and 2-5 in the Big West. CSUN is now 2-2 this season in five-set matches.
👉Delibosov finished with 11 points: 10 attack points with great efficiency – 56.2%(10/16, no errors), adding an ace, and was key to the comeback in the tie-break when the Matadors turned the score around and snatched the win after 19:17!
🎯In the fifth set, Delibosov:
– Tied the score at 6:6
– Gave the lead with a crucial ace for 12:10
– Showed maturity and calmness in the decisive rallies
📊The numbers speak:
• Jaylen Phillips – 27 attack points at 21.3% (27/61)
• Shane Net – 9 attack points at 50% + 4 blocks
• Hank Kaufman – 9 attack points at 41.2%
• Donovan Constable – 53 assists + 10 digs
• Team attack: CSUN – 32.3% (62/127), UCSD – 35.9%
🔎Our comment:
Stiliyan Delibosov's performance not only impresses with its efficiency –without a single error in attack from 16 attempts, as well as the composure he showed in crucial moments. For a rookie in a tense five-set Big West clash, this says a lot - volleyball maturity, mental resilience, and a role that is far from secondary.
With a star like Jalen Phillips, it was Delibosov who was the X-factor that surprised the opponent and tipped the scales in favor of CSUN in the most intense rallies. 🇧🇬🙌
Another strong argument why we should follow his journey across the ocean with interest.
📍 Next clash between the two teams - Saturday, 7:00 PM at LionTree Arena, La Jolla.
