This post was updated May 8 at 9:37 p.m. Facing an unknown opponent is always a wild card. There’s no way to know if a team has the chops to beat them until both squads are on the hardwood. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior outside hitter Cooper Robinson rises and prepares to strike the ball over the net at Firestone Fieldhouse. Robinson garnered 11 kills, six blocks and three digs alongside a .529 clip. (Selin Filiz/Daily Bruin staff)
At a level of competition that brings out the best, overcoming each obstacle takes considerably more power, energy and grit than the last. And with each challenge, the team is forced to look inside themselves and find out what type of competitors they truly are. Read more...
Photo: Coach John Hawks kneels down and talks to his team. (Andrew Diaz/Daily Bruin)
Despite falling short in the MPSF semifinals, No. 3 seed UCLA men’s volleyball (20-6, 10-2 MPSF) secured the second at-large bid in this week’s NCAA quarterfinals and will face No. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball players huddle together at Pauley Pavilion after scoring a point. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
Libero Personnel: Matthew Aziz, Luca Curci, Coleman McDonough, Matthew Chun There has been a Troy Gooch-sized hole in the Bruins’ roster since he graduated two years ago. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball huddles together on the sideline at Firestone Fieldhouse. (Lex Wang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated May 6 at 8:42 p.m. No. 3 seed UCLA men’s volleyball (20-6, 10-2 MPSF) will face No. 6 seed Belmont Abbey (17-8, 12-2 Conference Carolinas) on Thursday in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals. Read more...
Photo: Coach John Hawks stands and looks on from the sidelines at Pauley Pavilion. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
No. 1 seed UCLA men’s volleyball (20-6, 10-2 MPSF) fell in the MPSF semifinals to No. 4 seed and tournament host Pepperdine (20-9, 7-5) on April 25 at the Firestone Fieldhouse. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball stands in a line and applauds its fans at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu. (Selin Filiz/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated April 29 at 10:30 p.m. The service line often drives success in volleyball. It can make or break a set, match or even a season. Read more...
Photo: Senior outside hitter/opposite Ido David holds the ball out as he prepares to serve. The 2023 AVCA First Team All-American has notched 126 service aces in his four-year UCLA career. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)
