Monday, December 15

Newcomers McQuiggan, Nakamura lead UCLA men’s volleyball to win over Penn State

This post was updated Jan. 21 at 10:59 p.m. Ordinary isn’t the word to describe two players making their inaugural start against a top-10 squad. And yet, that duo holds much of the credit for Saturday’s win. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball coach John Speraw smiles after the squad’s win. Speraw experimented with his starting lineup Saturday night in the Bruins’ win against the Nittany Lions. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)


‘It was an off day’: No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball falls to No. 4 Ohio State

Self-inflicted blows prevented the Bruins from maintaining their longest win streak in 17 years. Following its first five-set contest of the season, No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball (4-1) fell to No. Read more...

Photo: Senior outside hitter Ethan Champlin soars for a kill. Although UCLA men’s volleyball snapped a 16-game win streak, Champlin recorded a season-high 18 kills on Friday night. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA men’s volleyball focuses on roster depth ahead of Ohio State, Penn State

Depth and uncertainty can be considered two sides of the same coin. The line between them? That’s what John Speraw likes to toe early in the season. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball coach John Speraw prepares a play during a match. The Bruin head honcho has produced four NCAA titles and is in search of retaining last year’s national championship status. (Daily Bruin file photo)





Battle of the Editors: Which Bruin duo had the most successful summers?

A number of Bruin duos excelled in summer tournaments, whether they were representing their school, their country or themselves. The Daily Bruin Sports editors debate which pair of teammates had the best summer performances and what that could mean for them in the season ahead. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore setter Andrew Rowan (left) sets the ball, while sophomore outside hitter Zach Rama (right) reaches up on a block attempt. (Left to right: Shane Yu/Daily Bruin, Amelie Ionescu/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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