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Chancellor Drake salutes men’s volleyball national champions
Chancellor Michael Drake joined fans, friends and family of UC Irvine men’s volleyball to salute the national champions at noon on Tuesday, May 8 at the Student Center. The Anteaters defeated USC at the Gallen Center on May 5, winning their third NCAA volleyball title in six years. Saluting the team and the coach, Chancellor Drake said that the men’s volleyball team demonstrated character excellence throughout a challenging season, beating powerhouses such as Penn State, UCLA and Stanford on their way to the title.
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“There’s a huge difference between an A and an A+,” remarks Chancellor Drake. “The men’s volleyball program, by all measures, is an A+ program.”
Daniel A. Anderson
Members of the team and Coach John Speraw (pictured) signed autographs at the celebration. Chancellor Drake said of Coach John Speraw, “I’m so proud … of the way you’ve elevated men’s volleyball to being a sport that shows character and leadership as well as wonderful athletic prowess.”
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Chancellor Drake stands with members of the championship team including 15-year-old Kevin Freeman, who was adopted by the Anteaters in 2010 through the charity Friends of Jaclyn.