The Gauchos will look for production from four returners who were on the all-conference team in 2021 to improve their record from last season. These returners are senior middle blocker Deni Wilson, junior libero Macall Peed, junior outside hitter Michelle Ohwobete and senior right side Tallulah Froley. UCSB also added six new players to their team: freshman outside hitter Sophie Reavis, freshman right side and setter Kimi Waller, freshman middle blocker Grace Wuischpard, freshman defensive specialist Angie Dentoni, freshman defensive specialist Jazmin Nason and freshman right side Julia Shepherd.