UCLA women’s volleyball was down early in set one, quickly falling behind 5-1. With his team trailing 8-3, coach Michael Sealy pulled a move USC couldn’t have seen coming. After running a 5-1 formation throughout his entire career at UCLA, Sealy swapped out his setter and his opposite, revealing that he would be running a […]
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Five UCLA baseball draftees conclude their first professional seasons
Grant Dyer grew up watching the MLB draft. As the end of his junior year approached and the draft landscape materialized, it became pretty clear that the righty would make an appearance in the 2016 rendition of the first-year player draft. “Dyer will go fairly good,” said coach John Savage. “He’ll be (UCLA’s) first pick.” […]
Women’s volleyball comes out on top against Long Beach State
LONG BEACH, Calif. — It was an every-other-set kind of night for UCLA women’s volleyball. No. 11 UCLA (9-1) dominated in the odd sets, but struggled in the even ones en route to a 3-1 victory against Long Beach State (5-5) Wednesday. “I think we came out really strong and lit their fire, so they came back […]
Women’s volleyball spoils undefeated streak in loss against San Diego
After putting together their best start in a decade, the Bruins have taken their first loss of 2016. No. 7 UCLA women’s volleyball (7-1) continued its undefeated start with a sweep of UC Irvine (3-7) Friday, but couldn’t keep the streak going against No. 15 San Diego (5-2). The Bruins won the first set before […]
Women’s volleyball opens season undefeated at LMU Invitational
The offseason is over, but it feels like last season never ended for the Bruins. “Communication is almost effortless,” said redshirt junior setter Ryann Chandler. “It definitely helps that we have a solid group of returners, and I think that the new girls have integrated really, really well into our system.” The No. 12 UCLA […]
Returning players put UCLA women’s volleyball on path to national title
With an offense stacked with returning starters and a defense anchored by the reigning Pac-12 libero of the year, UCLA women’s volleyball is looking to go even further than last year’s third round finish – the Bruins want to contend for a national championship. “I know everyone always says, ‘We want a Natty, we want […]
Olympic women’s volleyball team scores bronze under Bruin alum coach
Another Olympics, another medal, but for the second consecutive Olympics, the U.S. women’s volleyball team couldn’t capture gold. UCLA alumnus Karch Kiraly only lost one match – the semifinal – during his time as Team USA’s coach. That loss sent Kiraly and his athletes to the bronze medal match against the Netherlands, which team USA […]