Wednesday, December 17

Men’s volleyball defeats CSUN in four-set victory despite two-setter lineup

The two-setter lineup was not as successful the second time around, but the Bruins still came out with a victory. No. 12 UCLA men’s volleyball (9-9, 2-3 MPSF) defeated CSUN (4-11) in four sets by scores of 26-24, 25-21, 25-27 and 25-22. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior outside hitter/setter Sam Kobrine finished second on the team in assists, digs and blocks as No. 12 UCLA men’s volleyball defeated CSUN at home on Thursday. (Sofia Gonzalez/Daily Bruin)


Men’s volleyball pursues second win against Matadors on the season

The Bruins are in a much different spot than they were the last time they played the Matadors. No. 12 UCLA men’s volleyball (8-9, 2-3 MPSF) returns home to Westwood on Thursday night to take on CSUN (4-10) at Pauley Pavilion in its second match against the team this season and third match in six days. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior outside hitter/setter Sam Kobrine had 21 assists and two service aces in No. 12 UCLA men’s volleyball’s win over CSUN on Friday. The Bruins and Matadors will face off once again at Pauley Pavilion on Thursday. (Bernard Mendez/Daily Bruin)



After slow start, men’s volleyball to try to find rhythm against No. 3 UCSB

The Bruins might try a new lineup to improve offensive efficiency in their rematch. No. 12 UCLA men’s volleyball (8-8, 2-3 MPSF) will play No. 3 UCSB (12-2, 0-0 Big West) for the second time this season Tuesday at 7 p.m. Read more...

Photo: Senior middle blocker Daenan Gyimah (left) and freshman setter/opposite Mads Kyed Jensen (right) combined for 11 kills and two service aces in No. 12 UCLA men’s volleyball’s loss to No. 3 UCSB on Feb. 19. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)


Men’s volleyball falls short in five-set battle with Long Beach State

The Bruins were a few points away from being the first team since 2017 to defeat the two-time reigning national champions twice in one season. No. Read more...

Photo: Freshmen setter/opposite Mads Kyed Jensen led the Bruins in aces, kills and assists in No. 12 UCLA men’s volleyball’s five-set loss to No. 4 Long Beach State. Kyed Jensen is the first Bruin to lead in all three categories this season. (Daanish Bhatti/Daily Bruin)


Men’s volleyball aims for consistency in upcoming games against CSUN, Long Beach

The Bruins have a chance at being the first team since 2017 to beat the two-time reigning champion twice in a season. No. 12 UCLA men’s volleyball (7-7, 2-3 MPSF) will face CSUN (4-9) at the Matadome in Northridge, California, on Friday at 7 p.m. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt middle blocker Matt Younggren was third on the team with nine kills in No. 12 UCLA men’s volleyball’s upset victory over No. 4 LBSU on Feb. 1. The Bruins will have a chance to make it two wins over the Beach this season on Saturday. (Daanish Bhatti/Daily Bruin)


UCLA men’s volleyball works on improvements as last season’s stars face setbacks

The Bruins’ top three kill scorers from last season have not replicated their success this season. No. 12 UCLA men’s volleyball (7-7, 2-3 MPSF) has seen injuries limit senior middle blocker Daenan Gyimah and redshirt senior opposite Brandon Rattray to a combined 13 matches this season. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore libero/outside hitter Cole Pender has 49 digs for UCLA men’s volleyball, second on the team. Pender also had the second-most digs last year and had the most among returners. (Daanish Bhatti/Daily Bruin)



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