Aztecs ready to compete with new head coach, shortened schedule

Then-junior outside hitter Erin Gillcrist gets the ball over the net in the Aztecs’ 3-1 win over Air Force on Nov. 14, 2019 at Peterson Gym.San Diego State volleyball is finally back to competition since its last match 14 months ago.

Since then, a lot of moves have happened — from coaching changes to a truncated season beginning this week.

Despite all the change, first-year head coach Brent Hilliard said the team is ready and can win the Mountain West Conference Championship.

“I feel like this team has the talent to compete for a conference championship right away,” Hilliard said. “I don’t think they – minus any health issues – are right now stepping into our first week of conference play next…