The Bruins had competed in the Pac-12 championship game for the last six years. And in their seventh straight, they made sure to deliver. No. 1 seed UCLA beach volleyball (37-3) began the weekend defeating Utah (11-23) by a score of 3-0, until a 3-2 loss to No. Read more...
Photo: Senior Devon Newberry celebrates. The Bruins claimed the Pac-12 championship title Friday for the first time since 2021. (Joseph Jimenez/Assistant Photo editor)
Two injuries were not enough to stop Devon Newberry from doing what she loves most: supporting her team and playing beach volleyball. The senior from Santa Monica, who is described by her teammates as humorous, energetic, caring and fun, endured a tumultuous year featuring two shoulder injuries. Read more...
Photo: Senior Devon Newberry celebrates. Newberry collected the dual point off a service ace in the Bruins’ final regular season contest against Loyola Marymount. (Jack Stenzel/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated April 25 at 9:35 p.m. Despite the possibility of history repeating itself, the Bruins hope to continue their momentum into the postseason no matter the outcome or opponent. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Jaden Whitmarsh and senior Devon Newberry celebrate. Newberry and Whitmarsh collected the dual point for the Bruins in their second Senior Day victory over LMU. (Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin staff)
In potentially her last time playing at Mapes Beach, graduate student Marlie Monserez ensured that the Bruins would end the regular season with a win. With one set already to the Bruins and the second slotted at 20-16 in favor of UCLA, Monserez slammed the ball over the net, forcing their LMU counterparts to bobble the ball back and forth until it eventually touched the sand, granting the Bruins an advantage they wouldn’t forfeit for the rest of the afternoon “They served me one more and I was like, ‘last ball,’” Monserez said. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Marlie Monserez tips the ball over the net. Monserez and sophomore Jessie Smith won Pac-12 Pair of the Week honors on Tuesday. (Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin staff)
With veteran leadership at the helm of the ship, the Bruins are hoping to add more victories to their belt to sail into the postseason. After winning the Center of Effort Challenge, No. Read more...
Photo: UCLA beach volleyball senior Lexy Denaburg spikes the ball over the net. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated April 18 at 2:38 p.m. In their last regular-season tournament, the Bruins conquered the sand over the top-two teams in the nation. Read more...
Photo: Senior Devon Newberry sets the ball up to be hit by her teammate. Newberry returned to play in this weekend’s Center of Effort Challenge after being out because of an injury. (Joseph Jimenez/Assistant Photo editor)
Ahead of facing the top-ranked team in the nation, Stein Metzger said the Bruins are feeling prepared. “Get ready to see fireworks,” the coach said. After sweeping their most recent tournament, the Bruins are gearing up to compete for one last time in the regular season. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Abby Van Winkle jumps to spike the ball over the net. Van Winkle enters the upcoming tournament after a 3-1 record alongside her partner junior Peri Brennan in the Pac-12 North Invitational. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin)
