Friday, May 3

No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball seeks revenge against Long Beach State for the one that got away

The UCLA men's volleyball team was worn down as it neared the end of its practice Monday morning, save for sophomore outside hitter Gonzalo Quiroga. While the team rested during a water break, Quiroga stayed on the court, putting up some practice serves. During the subsequent scrimmage, it was Quiroga's voice that pierced through the unfamiliar quietness of his teammates. Read more...

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Sophomore outside hitter Gonzalo Quiroga and the Bruins prepare to face the 49ers tonight. No. 8 Long Beach State is the only team No. 1 UCLA has fallen to so far this season.




Volleyball's Jeremy Casebeer defies odds, making a big comeback after serious knee injury

The UCLA men's volleyball team has an odd obsession with mustaches. Some players grow theirs thick, while others try to grow theirs long. A few dare for both, but one mustache stands out apart from the rest. Read more...

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Redshirt senior outside hitter Jeremy Casebeer injured his knee in a freak accident during a preseason SAC Tournament game, resulting in two surgeries and the loss of 60 percent of cartilage in his knee.


Position realignment unites rivals Thomas Amberg, Nick Vogel on UCLA men’s volleyball team

It sure seems like there's someone pulling the strings that keep UCLA seniors Thomas Amberg and Nick Vogel connected. Read more...

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Senior quick hitter Thomas Amberg and senior opposite Nick Vogel played against each other on their club teams before eventually competing together on the same high school team as seniors. They are now playing together at UCLA.


No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball team sweeps Hawai’i in two matchups

With six wins in its last seven matchups, UCLA men's volleyball had Hawai'i's number coming into the weekend. Even though long distance calls are expensive, the Bruins continued to dial the Warriors. After this weekend though, Hawai'i probably won't pick up the phone anymore. Read more...

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Senior opposite Nick Vogel and the UCLA Bruins swept the two-match weekend series against the Hawai’i Warriors in Honolulu.




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