SAINT MARY'S VERUS THE ALUMNI: This year will mark the third annual Alumni match. Bogason, Kirk, Kolkka, and Bible were all members of the 2004 Sweet Sixteen team. The roster includes Christina Kirk, Lindsay Bogason, Cassandra Kolkka, Meg Herr, Leslie Grassl, Rachel Parker, Jill Parmele, Brooke Lowry, Maria Codoni, and Mandy Bible. Ten alumni plan to return to Saint Mary's for the third annual Alumni match. SCOUTING THE ALUMNI: The alumni roster for 2007 marks the biggest in Alumni match history. The match-up will take place on September 14 at 7:00 P.M. This weekend marks the first time that Saint Mary's has faced UC Davis since they joined the Big West Conference. Saint Mary's and Davis meet thee consecutive years in a row, 1987-89, the Gaels won the first year ('87) and lost the next two. SAINT MARY'S VERSUS UC DAVIS: The Gaels have confronted the Aggies three times prior to this weekend's competition. Davis is coached by Steve Walker in his second year with the Aggies. Avreeta Singh directs Davis at the libero position, posting 4.37 digs per game, while also adding ten aces. Kayla Varney is the other outside for the Aggies, chipping in a team-high 130 kills on the year. The Aggies are led by junior outside hitter Renee Ibekwe with 3.97 kills per game and a. SCOUTING THE AGGIES: The Davis Aggies have posted a 3-6 record in the preseason, beating CSU Bakersfield, Idaho State, and Boise State on the year. The Gaels look to continue their winning ways in McKeon Pavilion, facing the Gauchos on September 13 at 7:00 P.M. Saint Mary's defeated UC Santa Barbara three games to one in 2005, while playing at the Stanford Invitational. SAINT MARY'S VERSUS UC SANTA BARBARA: The Gaels have only competed against the Gauchos one time in program history. Gregory a six-time Big West Coach of the Year winner and as also been recognized as the AVCA West Region Coach of the Year four times. The Gauchos are coached by Kathy Gregory, who is in her 33rd year of coaching for Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara's offense is led by freshman setter, Dana Vargas, recording 11.94 assists per game. Senior middle blocker Brett Quirarte has also made many positive contributions throughout the pre-season, tallying 109 kills on the season with an impressive. The Gauchos are led by junior outside hitter Lauren McLaughlin, posting 4.94 kills per game, with a. SCOUTING THE GAUCHOS: UC Santa Barbara has accumulated a 2-7 record during a challenging pre-season, playing San Diego, Loyola Marymount, Oklahoma, and Virginia, to name a few. The Gaels will wrap up the weekend by hosting a Meet and Greet BBQ from 1:00-3:00 on September 15, followed by a 5:00 P.M. Saint Mary's will face another Big West Conference school the next night, when they play UC Davis at 7:00 P.M. The Gaels will face UC Santa Barbara on Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 P.M. WHAT'S ON SCHEDULE: Saint Mary's hosts two California schools in their home matches of the 2007 season.