Jokanovic Tabbed Big West Freshman of the Week
February 16, 2026 | Men's Volleyball
IRVINE, Calif. – Outside hitter Andrej Jokanovic picked up his fourth Big West Freshman of the Week honor after averaging 3.50 kills, 4.13 points and1.35 digs last week against then-No. 4 USC.
He started the week with his third career double-double, totaling 16 kills and 12 digs versus the Trojans. In the win over USC on the road, the outside hitter recorded 15 kills, five digs and tied his career-best with three aces. He also had three block assists in each match last week.
Overall, Jokanovic ranks fourth in kills (3.50), fifth in points (4.13), ninth in hitting percentage (.335) and 11th in aces (0.38) among Big West players.
The Anteaters handed the Trojans their first loss of the season and improved to 12-1 overall, tied for the most wins nationally.
UC Irvine, who moved up to No. 4 nationally this week, is off until hosting No. 1 UCLA Feb. 27 at the Bren Events Center at 7:00 p.m. Buy Tickets.
He started the week with his third career double-double, totaling 16 kills and 12 digs versus the Trojans. In the win over USC on the road, the outside hitter recorded 15 kills, five digs and tied his career-best with three aces. He also had three block assists in each match last week.
Overall, Jokanovic ranks fourth in kills (3.50), fifth in points (4.13), ninth in hitting percentage (.335) and 11th in aces (0.38) among Big West players.
The Anteaters handed the Trojans their first loss of the season and improved to 12-1 overall, tied for the most wins nationally.
UC Irvine, who moved up to No. 4 nationally this week, is off until hosting No. 1 UCLA Feb. 27 at the Bren Events Center at 7:00 p.m. Buy Tickets.
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