This post was updated April 26 at 9:38 p.m. Nothing tastes sweeter than ousting a longtime rival on a conference’s grandest stage. For the Bruins, the satisfaction was absolute. Read more...
Photo: Senior setter Andrew Rowan sets the ball in the air. Rowan tallied 42 assists against the Trojans and 113 across the entire MPSF tournament. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated April 25 at 10:07 p.m. The Cougars have lined up on the other side of the net three times in the past week. Read more...
Photo: Senior outside hitter Zach Rama jumps to serve the ball. Rama posted 18 kills on a .500 hitting percentage and put up two total blocks against the Cougars. (Daily Bruin file photo)
For a team that has been the country’s unanimous best squad for the entire year, the Bruins were probably expected to walk away victorious. But while it’s one thing to advance, it’s another to do it with perseverance. Read more...
Photo: Coach John Hawks stands with his arms crossed on the sidelines. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The only constant in life is change. And when everything is working, change can feel unwelcome, especially after a season of success, growth and, for UCLA, total dominance. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball comes together in a full team huddle on the court. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated April 21 at 10:23 p.m. No. 1 seed UCLA men’s volleyball (26-1, 13-1 MPSF) enters the MPSF tournament with a first-round match-up against No. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball players gather together during a home game. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Zach Rama was all smiles as he took the court. The senior outside hitter – draped in blue and white leis – walked with his parents by his side, waiting to greet each of his coaches with a handshake before receiving his framed jersey. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball’s graduating class stands together and smiles. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Tied at six points to open the game, Andrew Rowan was forced into a first touch to begin the Bruins’ rally. After the senior setter’s pass flew to Zach Rama, the senior outside hitter looked as if he was about to rise for the swing. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball players stand together on the court during a game. (Bettina Wu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
