The Wildcats’ defense almost got to the Bruins’ heads. “It’s hard not to get discouraged when you’re playing a team that can dig everything, just picking up balls that you just can’t even imagine them picking up,” said junior outside hitter Reily Buechler. “I mean, we got our butts kicked.” Instead, the No. 9 Bruins […]
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Women’s volleyball bounces back in win against Arizona State
If the Bruins were upset about the previous night’s loss marking the end of their winning streak, they didn’t let it slow them down for long. “Last night, the wheels just fell off the bus emotionally and mentally,” said coach Michael Sealy. “Which is fine. Those matches are going to happen in the course of […]
Out of System: Episode I
Claire Felix’s slide is one of UCLA’s most potent weapons, but the new rotation doesn’t leave any room on the net for the senior middle blocker to hit it. Felix has been hitting from the middle, but would she be better suited hitting from the pin? Tune into Out of System, where women’s volleyball beat […]
Women’s volleyball on the upswing following lineup adjustment
When UCLA women’s volleyball faced Colorado and Utah four weeks ago, it was nowhere near its full potential. “The last time we played these two teams, we didn’t play very well,” said freshman setter Kylie Miller. “We had a pretty bad weekend since we were just starting the 6-2.” Coach Michael Sealy had implemented the […]
UCLA snaps five-year losing streak with victory against Stanford
The last time UCLA women’s volleyball beat Stanford, Torrey Van Winden was 13 years old. Five years later, the freshman opposite led the Bruins to a 3-1 victory over the No. 14 Cardinal (11-6, 5-4 Pac-12). Van Winden tallied 19 kills and hit .417 as No. 15 UCLA (15-4, 5-3 Pac-12) hosted the Cardinal on […]
Women’s volleyball picks up momentum with Van Winden back in play
Coach Michael Sealy has even admitted it – the Bruins lack size on the pins. UCLA women’s volleyball has gotten by with small hitters hitting crafty shots against bigger blockers, but if last weekend’s pair of wins is any indication, the Bruins may have finally found the big pin hitter they’ve been lacking. At 6-foot-3-inches, […]
UCLA women’s volleyball remains wary of opponents despite success
The Bruins just pulled off a major upset on the road against one of the top teams in the Pac-12. And yet, they’re keeping their heads down. “We have to keep our underdog status that we have right now,” said freshman outside hitter Torrey Van Winden. “We need to keep grinding through these games, […]