After a 3-0 victory over No. 22 USC, the unranked Arizona Wildcats carried a lot of momentum going into their matchup against UCLA Sunday. They found a much tougher battle waiting on the west side of town, but the outcome was the same. No. 18 UCLA (12-4, 3-3 Pac-12) fell to Arizona (12-6, 4-2 Pac-12) […]
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Women’s volleyball adapts approach, makes offense the new defense
In the early stages of its season, UCLA women’s volleyball has been forced to adapt based on one important change – its defense is no longer its primary strength. “In the past we could just rely on our passing,” said sophomore opposite Zana Muno. “Now we have to expect more from each individual.” With four […]
Women’s volleyball defeats Utah in straight sets
UCLA women’s volleyball wasn’t able to control the game nor its outcome when it fell to Washington State 2-3 last Friday at home. This Friday on the road was dramatically different. The No. 12 Bruins (11-2, 2-1 Pac-12) delivered a steady, dominant performance in taking down No. 25 Utah (11-3, 2-1 Pac-12) in Salt Lake […]
Bruin women’s volleyball falls to Cougars after tough battle on court
After dropping the first two sets in Friday’s home opener, the Bruins were only a few points away from losing to the Washington State Cougars and accepting defeat. They didn’t give in that easily. Clawing their way back to take the third set, No. 9 UCLA women’s volleyball (10-2, 1-1 Pac-12) began pulling off an […]
Women’s volleyball heads to USC for first conference game of the season
The UCLA women’s volleyball team isn’t exactly starting off its Pac-12 schedule on a dull note. With a classic cross-town matchup this Wednesday, the No. 9 Bruins (9-1) will play their first conference game of 2016 in Trojan territory. Thanks to a strong pre-season performance and no injuries currently plaguing the Bruin roster, coach Michael […]
After third-place-finish, women’s water polo looks to replenish lineup
The Bruins’ season wrapped up its year this weekend. But coach Brandon Brooks has plenty to be proud of and to look forward to. With a 7-4 loss Saturday to No. 2 Stanford, the No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo team (26-5, 5-1) had to relinquish its hopes of making it to the championship game […]
UCLA women’s water polo advances to NCAA semifinal after UCSD win
On a normal day, students living on the Hill can head over to the facilities in and around Sunset Canyon Recreation Center to swim, play tennis, or enjoy a peaceful, relaxing afternoon. This weekend is a different story. Collegiate sports fans from around the country have descended on Spieker Aquatic Center and the adjacent Sunset […]