Monday, February 2

Battle of the Editors: UCLA’s most documentary-worthy sports storylines

Much like the rest of the sports world, the Daily Bruin Sports editors spent the last five Sundays watching ESPN and Netflix’s 10-part documentary series, “The Last Dance.” The 10-hour saga detailing the rise and fall of the Chicago Bulls’ dynasty with Michael Jordan earned national praise and set Twitter ablaze every week, and it has left audiences begging for more. Read more...

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Men’s volleyball reflects on a season cut short by the coronavirus pandemic

Coach John Speraw had warned the team, but that didn’t take the sting out of it when the news became certain. The former microbiology and molecular genetics student at UCLA said he had read up on the coronavirus and told his team about it weeks before it ended No. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball ended its season with a No. 9 ranking and a record one game above .500. The Bruins will return most of their roster next season, including the 12 freshmen who featured for coach John Speraw. (Courtney Quirmbach/Daily Bruin)


Men’s volleyball upsets San Diego, avenging earlier season loss

After getting swept by the Tritons earlier in the season, the Bruins got revenge. No. 12 UCLA men’s volleyball (10-9, 2-3 MPSF) upset No. 6 UC San Diego (13-5, 2-1 Big West) on Saturday evening in four sets by scores of 25-16, 23-25, 25-19 and 25-21. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt freshman middle blocker Daniel Matheney finished No. 12 UCLA men’s volleyball’s match over No. 6 UCSD with seven kills and four blocks in a 3-1 upset victory.(Sofia Gonzalez/Daily Bruin)


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)



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