USC freshman middle blocker Wes Smith (Encinitas, CA) totaled 16 blocks (2.00 B/S) in a two-match series against No. 7 UC Irvine (Feb. 7-10), who the No. 15 Trojans defeated in four sets at home. Smith had back-to-back career-highs of eight blocks in each match, and a career-high three block solos in the win.