UCLA men’s volleyball defeated defending national champion UC Irvine Saturday, dominating the first two sets, then losing control in the third to drop it 20-25 before bouncing back to seal the win with a 25-18 fourth set. Senior outside hitter Robart Page once again led the team in kills with 16, fellow senior outside hitter […]
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UCLA men’s volleyball sweeps UC San Diego
The UCLA men’s volleyball team kept up its winning ways Thursday night, defeating UC San Diego in what has become a familiar fashion – sweeping the game in three sets behind strong hitting and a stellar performance from senior outside hitter Robart Page. The Bruins hit .480 against the Tritons on the road, with Page […]
UCLA men’s volleyball to renew rivalry with Irvine
It’s hard to discuss the prominence of the UC Irvine men’s volleyball program without first making mention of UCLA. In fact, many of UC Irvine’s accomplishments come attached with the footnote, “since UCLA.” The Anteaters are the first team to win back-to-back national championships, as they did in 2012 and 2013, since UCLA managed the […]
UCLA men’s volleyball hands No. 1 Stanford first loss
Cardinal T-shirts were sprinkled among the usual light blue gear present in Pauley Pavilion Friday afternoon, a sure sign that rivalry was in the midst. This time, it wasn’t a crosstown contender, but coastal rival Stanford set to challenge UCLA men’s volleyball. After back-and-forth sets to open the match, the game came down to the […]
Finding Waldo: Brian Pritchard cultivates teamwork between UCLA athletes
If you’re looking for Brian Pritchard, don’t ask for him by name. Simply navigate your way to the northwest corner of the John Wooden Center and look for Waldo. Pritchard – whose nickname was given to him by a coworker years ago – can be found in his office, denoted “Waldo’s World” by a sign […]
UCLA men’s volleyball wins Outrigger Hotels Invitational
UCLA men’s volleyball came out swinging in the team’s last opportunity for improvement before conference play opens this weekend. The Bruins captured the first set of every match they played over the weekend at the Outrigger Hotels Invitational, setting the tone for a dominant performance that culminated in their 3-1 win over the Hawai’i Rainbow […]
Bruins gain invitational win over Penn State
It wasn’t pretty, but it was much needed. UCLA men’s volleyball regained momentum Thursday when it outlasted No. 11 Penn State to start the Outrigger Hotels Invitational on a victorious note. The game was uncomfortably close after UCLA followed up its 25-15 first set with losses in the second (22-25) and third (23-25) sets to […]