Thursday, May 15

Michael Sealy, John Speraw and Stein Metzger: UCLA volleyball’s legendary coaches

This post was updated May 29 at 11:45 a.m. For over a decade, three legendary volleyball coaches have graced Westwood. Michael Sealy, John Speraw and Stein Metzger tout a combined total of 18 national titles as both players and coaches. Read more...

Photo: The 1993 Daily Bruin article highlighting the national title is pictured. Three standout members of the team have returned to coach UCLA, and although only one remains, their paths have been intertwined since the beginning. (Amelie Ionescu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


How UCLA men’s volleyball’s culture of brotherhood won it a national championship

There was more than just tireless dedication and intensive training behind bringing national title No. 121 to Westwood. Off-court team dynamics aren’t always cohesive, but that wasn’t a problem for this year’s Bruins. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball players cheer after winning a point. The Bruins’ camraderie has granted them their best season in decades. (Ethan Manafi/Daily Bruin staff)


Amy’s Angle: UCLA men’s volleyball returner-heavy roster likely to spell future championships

It’s not every day a team gets to hoist a national championship trophy. But the feat may become a continuous reality for one. UCLA men’s volleyball snapped its 17-year national title drought – the longest in program history – on Saturday. Read more...

Photo: Members of the UCLA men’s volleyball team pose around the trophy. The Bruins are returning all of their starters in 2024. (Ethan Manafi/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA men’s volleyball defeats Hawai’i to take home 2023 national championship

This post was updated May 7 at 9:56 p.m. FAIRFAX, Va – The winningest program in men’s volleyball history is back atop its perch. And coach John Speraw – who has now won a title at UCLA as a coach, an assistant coach and a player – has led the team to its third ring since the turn of the century. Read more...

Photo: Members of the UCLA men’s volleyball team hoist the trophy. The Bruins took home their 20th program title Saturday. (Ethan Manafi/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA men’s volleyball to face Hawai’i in NCAA championship final

FAIRFAX, Va. – The Bruins will face their toughest challenge in half a decade after punching their ticket to the NCAA championship final. No. 1 seed UCLA men’s volleyball (30-2, 12-0 MPSF) will face off against No. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Troy Gooch leans down to pass the ball. Ending Thursday’s match with eight digs, the libero has spearheaded a defense that has only lost two games this season. (Ethan Manafi/Daily Bruin staff)


Sweeping Long Beach State, UCLA men’s volleyball inches closer to national title

This post was updated May 10 at 7:13 p.m.  FAIRFAX, Va – The Bruins had a score to settle.  And they did so commandingly. History would not repeat itself Thursday afternoon, as No. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA men’s volleyball team celebrates after its win. Entering Thursday’s matchup remembering the loss against the same team with the same stakes last year, the blue and gold delivered, sweeping Long Beach State to secure a title game berth. (Ethan Manafi/Daily Bruin staff)


Competing for championship spot, UCLA men’s volleyball faces Long Beach State

A rematch full of determination awaits. No. 1 seed UCLA men’s volleyball (29-2, 12-0 MPSF) will compete for a spot in the national championship game when it faces Long Beach State (21-4, 9-1 Big West) on Thursday in Fairfax, Virginia. Read more...

Photo: The team goes in for a hug. UCLA will face Long Beach State on Thursday for a shot at the national championship game. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)



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