Rally Stoppers: An Overview of the UC Davis Blockers

DAVIS, Calif. – Volleyball season is just two weeks away for UC Davis, and the team is building momentum as they prepare for the Sacramento State Invitational. 

As the focal point of the defense, middle blockers play primarily near the net and are responsible for bringing down offensive attacks from the opposing teams. With a solid mix of experienced upperclassmen and a promising freshman in the mix, the Aggie middle blockers are set to play a big role for their team.

Senior – Kendall Rogers

A fourth-year player out of Danville, Rogers has worked her way up the depth chart, looking to make her collegiate debut for the Aggies in 2025.

A Sustainable Environmental Design major, Rogers has made great personal strides throughout her time at UC Davis, spending last summer interning for the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). Her experience at SMUD has powered her into a future career in environment conversation following graduation.

Junior – Ally Chandler

A former All-Big West Freshman and All-Big West Second Team nominee, Chandler enters year three looking to elevate her game to an even higher level.

In 2024, she finished third on the team with 226 kills and 1.90 kills per set, also finishing the year number one in the conference in hitting percentage, hitting the ball at a 37.3% clip. She also posted 81 total blocks on the season, finishing second on the team.

Junior – Allie Caldwell

A junior from Sequoia High School, Caldwell had a breakout year for the Aggies in 2024, starting in all 28 matches for the team while posting a team-best 98 blocks and a career-high eight blocks in an Ags win over UC Santa Barbara.

In addition to her defensive prowess, Caldwell also played well on the offensive side of the net last year, posting 115 kills with just over one kill per set.

Sophomore – Demi Cole

Playing in seven matches with one start as a freshman, Cole comes into her sophomore year looking to build on the momentum of 2024.

In a matchup against UC Riverside last season, Cole posted a number of season-highs, including five kills, six points, two digs, and two total blocks in an Aggie four-set victory.

Freshman – Faith Rabb-Patterson

A freshman from Christian Brothers HS in Sacramento, Rabb-Patterson brings her talent to the collegiate level for the first time in 2025.

In 2023, during her junior season with Christian Brothers, Faith had a strong all-around year for her team, putting up 111 kills and blocking 36 shots to help lead the Falcons to a 34-8 record that included going undefeated at home and in the California Sac-Joaquin Section Capital Athletic League.