Video: Big night from Arnitz powers No. 2/2 UCLA past rival USC

All-American outside attacker Jake Arnitz delivered in No. 2/2 UCLA’s biggest rivalry match of the season.

Arnitz had a match-high 20 kills on a .450 attack percentage as UCLA defeated its cross-town rival USC in four games on Friday at Pauley Pavilion.

The junior also added four blocks to help the Bruins out-block the Trojans 13 to 7. All-American middle attacker Mitch Stahl led all players with eight blocks, while setter Micah Ma’a contributed five blocks.

UCLA opened the conference victory with a match-best .524 attack percentage in the first game and went on to out-hit USC .309 to .208. Arnitz one of two Bruins with double-digit kills as midld attacker Deaenan Gyimah added 10 kills on a .444 attack percentage.

USC outside attacker Lucas Yoder finished with a team-high 15 kills against UCLA.

With this victory, UCLA remains in sole possession of first place in the MPSF and one of three MPSF teams undefeated in conference play.

Check out the video highlights of the match filmed by Off the Block special contributor Jonathan Bates.