Senior opposite Hessenauer helps men’s volleyball secure wins in new formation

Senior opposite Christian Hessenauer leads UCLA men’s volleyball with 99 kills on the season thus far. The No. 2 Bruins (8-1) have set their lineup this year, with Hessenauer taking on a larger role. Coach John Speraw noted earlier in the season that Hessenauer, as a senior, would be playing more and starting as the […]

Men’s volleyball heads for Honolulu to challenge longtime rivals

The most fans UCLA saw at home this season was 1,363 – in a matchup against then-No. 1 Ohio State. When UCLA men’s volleyball last visited Hawaii two years ago, 4,350 fans filled the stands. “We love big environments,” said senior outside hitter JT Hatch. “We don’t get that here in Pauley (Pavilion), unfortunately, … […]

Men’s volleyball wins first of two games against top-10 teams this week

UCLA men’s volleyball was tested Thursday by its first of two top-10 opponents it will face this week. “I was pleased to see that we were under pressure at times and how we played,” coach John Speraw said. “So, overall I was pleased that we played against a good team and learned.” No. 2 UCLA […]

Men’s tennis to finish off preseason with weekend tournament

This weekend offers one more opportunity for the members of UCLA men’s tennis to make a play for spots in the regular season lineup. The Bruins will compete in the Sherwood Collegiate Cup, the last tournament prior to UCLA’s dual match openers against George Washington University and Grand Canyon University on Thursday. The team will […]

Brothers double up for UCLA tennis, bring camaraderie to collegiate play

Coach Billy Martin can only remember one other pair of brothers on the UCLA men’s tennis team in his 34-year tenure as a coach. And as rare as brothers on the same team is, Austin and Connor Rapp’s support for one another makes their presence even more significant. “They’re a very close family, they’re close […]