It was a spontaneous decision, one that coach John Speraw described as “off-the-cuff.” After one too many mindless errors during Monday’s practice, Speraw told players to grab their bags and get out of the gym. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA men’s volleyball team is on a cold streak after consecutive losses, and its lack of energy in practice prompted coach John Speraw to end the session early. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin)
Emotions were high for both coaches and players on Saturday night after UCLA men’s volleyball fell to the University of Hawai’i for the second time in two nights. Read more...
Photo: Jackson Bantle said his team was “outplayed” this weekend in Hawaii. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
When it comes to going to Hawaii, the UCLA men’s volleyball team has two traditions: winning and eating malasadas. “We always make a stop at Leonard’s, it’s a malasada place. Read more...
Photo: Senior outside hitter Robart Page (left) and senior middle blocker Spencer Rowe (right) combine for a block against Cal State Northridge. Rowe leads the Bruins with 54 total blocks on the year, a stat he’ll look to add to against the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors this weekend. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
Midway through Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play, UCLA men’s volleyball has consistently listed areas in which it needs to improve. Execution, defense and passing have been acknowledged by players and coaches alike as facets of the game that the team could hone and perfect. Read more...
Photo: Freshman libero Grant Chalmers said that the UCLA men’s volleyball team does a good job of balancing the competitive demands of school and sport. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
As it came down to crunch time Monday night in Maples Pavilion, UCLA men’s volleyball needed one good play to help it clinch a five-set victory over Stanford. Read more...
Photo: Senior outside hitter Gonzalo Quiroga delivered the final point in UCLA’s five-set victory over Stanford. Quiroga led all players with 21 kills and hit .333 for the match. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
It was a glimpse into the future of UCLA men’s volleyball. It was a showcase for arguably the best recruiting class in the nation. Coach John Speraw threw four freshmen into the starting lineup on Sunday afternoon, but the No. Read more...
Photo: Senior outside hitter Gonzalo Quiroga was one of the only veterans to see playing time Sunday, as the Bruins chose to rest many of their usual starters in preparation for Monday’s game against No. 9 Stanford. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
The UCLA men’s volleyball team has stressed all season that its sole concern is its team, not its opponents. That showed at practice Wednesday night in the Student Activities Center, where two scrimmaging sides – each a solid mix of starters and sideline contributors – matched each other kill for kill, with each point followed by emphatic shouts and spirited high-fives. Read more...
