Monday, April 29

Beach volleyball engraves selves in sands of time with 25th straight win

Despite an injury that shook up the lineup, the Bruins made history. The Bruins have now won 25 straight dual matches, the most in school history. Read more...

Photo: After her partner junior Zana Muno suffered an injury Saturday, sophomore Savvy Simo paired with freshman Mac May on Sunday. Simo won three of her four matches in the Bruins’ undefeated weekend. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Beach volleyball defeats USC and Long Beach State on Senior Day

Elise Zappia said the crowd turnout was the largest she’s ever seen in her four years as a Bruin. “I think this is the largest team we’ve had at a home game,” the senior said. Read more...

Photo: Junior Izzy Carey (pictured) and partner freshman Megan Muret defeated their opponents from Long Beach State and USC both in straight sets Wednesday. The duo currently holds a 21-1 record on court five and an overall record of 24-5 this season. (Habeba Mostafa/Daily Bruin)


UCLA beach volleyball to host USC, Long Beach State on Senior Day

As the lone senior consistently in the lineup, Elise Zappia will play in front of a home crowd for the last time. “I haven’t really given it much thought,” she said. Read more...

Photo: Elise Zappia will play her final home matches at UCLA as the Bruins take on Long Beach State and USC. The senior is currently paired with freshman Mac May this season and plays primarily on court four. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Beach volleyball wins its five matchups at Surf and Turf Invitational

The Bruins faced five top-20 teams this weekend and dropped only 1 point. No. 2 UCLA beach volleyball (24-3) swept No. 12 Florida International, No. 18 Florida Atlantic, No. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Lily Justine and partner junior Sarah Sponcil had dropped three straight matches heading into this weekend in Miami. The duo rallied back to help UCLA sweep its final four matches at the Surf and Turf Invitational. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Beach volleyball defeats Pepperdine 4-1, to face five top-20 teams in Florida

The first point for the Bruins was the quickest one to earn – and it was no surprise. “They’re the cornerstone of our team,” said coach Stein Metzger of junior Izzy Carey and freshman Megan Muret. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Megan Muret and partner junior Izzy Carey earned the first point in UCLA’s upset over Pepperdine on Tuesday. The court five pair boasts a 14-1 record this season. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Beach volleyball leaves weekend undefeated yet again, adds to win streak

For the third straight weekend, the Bruins didn’t drop a single match. No. 2 UCLA beach volleyball (18-3) defeated Arizona State (4-10) and No. 15 Arizona (9-7) in 5-0 sweeps Saturday at the Pac-12 South Invitational in Santa Monica. Read more...

Photo: Megan McNamara and sister Nicole McNamara went undefeated this weekend, helping the Bruins take home four wins in the Pac-12 South Invitational. The duo is the reigning Pac-12 Pair of the Week. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA beach volleyball builds to nine-match win streak at LMU Invitational

In three matches, the Bruins didn’t drop a single game. No. 2 UCLA beach volleyball (14-3) defeated Missouri State (6-6), Colorado Mesa (2-8) and No. 16 Loyola Marymount (7-6) on Saturday at the LMU Invitational in Santa Monica, continuing its nine-match win streak. Read more...

Photo: Senior Elise Zappia and partner freshman Mac May posted three straight-set wins in the Bruins’ three-game sweep at the LMU Invitational on Saturday. The victories sustained UCLA’s nine-match win streak. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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