SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Santa Clara volleyball begins its 2016 campaign Friday and Saturday at the USC Baden Invitational in Los Angeles. The Broncos face UC Irvine Friday at 5 p.m., followed by a Saturday doubleheader with matchups against the No. 7 USC at 10 a.m. and Marquette at 5 p.m. All matches will be played at the Galen Center.
The Broncos are looking to make the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season and fourth time in five years in 2016. The Trojans and Golden Eagles both reached the NCAA Tournament alongside the Broncos last season.