They say everything is bigger in Texas. UCLA’s No. 14-seed women’s volleyball team (25-7) will attempt to pull off a win, of appropriate Texas magnitude, against the host No. 3-seed Texas Longhorns (27-2) in the NCAA Austin Regional on Friday night. On paper, these two volleyball powerhouses are relatively similar. Both teams have an outstanding […]
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UCLA women’s volleyball to host Lipscomb in NCAA first round
The women’s volleyball team has faced its fair share of familiar foes throughout the season. That won’t be the case Friday night, as No. 14-seed UCLA (23-7, 14-6 Pac-12) hosts Lipscomb (23-8, 13-1 Atlantic Sun) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, marking the first time the two programs have ever met. The Lady […]
Women’s volleyball players blend hometown cultures in ‘America’s Team’
“America’s Team.” It’s a name given to UCLA’s unusual beach volleyball partnership of seniors Karly Drolson and Rachel Inouye – the unique duo each standing at 5-foot-6, often dwarfed by their counterparts on the other side of the net. “(Coach Stein Metzger) coined the term ‘America’s Team,’” Inouye said. “Because in every practice, every game, […]
Women’s volleyball falls in five sets to unranked Oregon
On a team filled with powerhouse upperclassmen, sometimes the younger players fly under the radar. Thursday night’s freshman takeover was overshadowed by something far more ominous, a loss to Oregon. No. 9 UCLA (20-5, 11-4 Pac-12) went a full five sets against Oregon (13-12, 7-9) only to lose in a heartbreaking fashion. The first set […]
Women’s volleyball depends on outside hitters
The women’s volleyball team has boasted an impressive offense all season long. But recently, the UCLA attack has taken on a mythological quality. The Bruins’ leading duo of outside hitters, junior Jordan Anderson and sophomore Reily Buechler, has been tested in the past couple of weeks, with Anderson struggling some nights and Buechler recently sitting […]
Women’s volleyball defeats Utah despite lineup error
Sometimes even coaches make mistakes. Women’s volleyball coach Michael Sealy did just that during the fourth set of his team’s match against Utah Friday evening. Heading into what would become the final set of the night, Sealy set his lineup incorrectly, forcing some Bruin players into positions they normally wouldn’t play. “It’s every coach’s worst […]
UCLA women’s volleyball aims to spike against Buffs following loss
Coming off of a tough weekend in which UCLA threw some punches but took some blows, the upcoming home stand is a welcome sight for the women’s volleyball team. The No. 8 Bruins (18-4, 9-3 Pac-12) will face the Colorado Buffaloes (14-10, 6-6) Wednesday night in the first of four straight home matches, all against […]