2008 Men's Volleyball Roster
Roster
David Mendoza
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- Outside/Opposite Hitter
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 195
- Hometown:
- Riverside, CA
THIS YEAR: After setting several career highs as a sophomore, David Mendoza returns as a high leaping and hard hitting outside or opposite hitter ... One of the hardest working players on the team ... Expected to start some and be a big key off of the bench.
2007: Played in 22 matches (45 games), starting four ... Ripped 58 kills (1.29 kpg.), 17 digs and 15 blocks (.33 bpg) ... Recorded a .471 (11-3-17) attacking percentage against Holy Names ... Ripped a career-high 11 kills against Holy Names ... Notched four blocks against Missouri Baptist.
2006: Appeared in 15 matches (24 games) as a 2006 freshman ... Notched five kills, four digs and two service aces ... Appeared in five games at the NAIA Tournament.
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped three varsity seasons at La Sierra Academy, graduating in 2004 ... Was a two-time All-Inland Coast League first team selection, earning Player of the Year honors as a senior ... Led La Sierra to back-to-back Inland Coast League championships ... Also played one season of basketball, leading his team to a league title.
OTHER: Born Nov. 29, 1985, in Riverside, Calif., to Javier and Mercedes Mendoza ... Has one brother and one sister ... Majoring in criminal justice administration.
