In the pin-drop silence of Pauley Pavilion, not a single sound could be heard as a UC San Diego men’s volleyball player prepared to serve. That was until a Bruin heckler from the stands found his opening. Read more...
Photo: Freshman setter Hagen Smith (center) celebrates his team’s win on Saturday. Smith racked up 54 assists in the win. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
In the past week, everything that could go wrong for UCLA men’s volleyball has gone wrong. The team has been plagued by injuries, struggled with offensive production and failed to execute on defense. Read more...
Photo: According to freshman setter Hagen Smith, the key to preparing for UCSD is being “ready to move” on the court. Additionally, the team needs a sharper defense, according to team consensus. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
UCLA men’s volleyball is currently suffering through an array of injuries – sprained ankles, stress fractures and tendonitis to name a few – but it was defense during its 3-0 loss to UC Santa Barbara Wednesday night that was the team’s true achilles heel. Read more...
Photo: Freshman outside hitter Michael Fisher explained that UCLA was lacking in its defensive play on Wednesday night. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin)
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)
