Adversity builds character. But only time will tell if adversity can also serve as motivation to rebuild a winning streak. Starting nearly from scratch, No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball (17-4, 7-1 MPSF) will play No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore outside hitter Kahale Clini jumps and prepares to swing forward on a service attempt. (Selin Filiz/Daily Bruin)
Adversity breeds growth. While training, conditioning and watching film help, nothing educates more than failure. The Antelopes swept the Bruins on Friday. But just 24 hours later, No. Read more...
Photo: Junior outside hitter Zach Rama rises and attempts to touch the ball over the Long Beach State block. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
Andrew Rowan soared into the air, setting the ball to the left side of the net – an offensive sequence the junior setter has run thousands of times. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore outside hitter Kahale Clini prepares to toss the ball up and serve. (Lex Wang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A formidable defense is a prerequisite for championship-caliber play. When playing in its seventh and eighth straight conference matches Friday and Saturday evening against No. 13 Grand Canyon (14-8, 3-5 MPSF), No. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior libero Matthew Aziz (left) goes to high-five junior setter Andrew Rowan (right).(Andrew Diaz/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated March 30 at 9:40 p.m. Height may not be everything in volleyball – but it’s one of the most defining factors. And this was a lesson the Bruins were forced to learn when it almost cost them. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior middle blocker Matthew Edwards stands ready at the net at Pauley Pavilion. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
Riding a nine-game win streak with seven left to play in the regular season, the Bruins look poised for postseason success. Returning to action after a 12-day break, No. Read more...
Photo: Freshman outside hitter Sean Kelly celebrates with the team after earning a point. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Among explosive jumps, haste side-to-side shuffling, dives onto the hardwood floor and backward-bending fingers, the physical demands of volleyball batter its athletes. Therefore, rest is pivotal. Read more...
Photo: Coach John Hawks stands in the sideline at Pauley Pavilion. (Lex Wang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
