To call yourself Rich Nelson is more complicated than it seems. He’s inclined to be an outgoing, energetic guy, funny and sarcastic off the court. Outside of practice and competitions, the starting setter and senior volleyball captain is even capable of provoking rounds of verbal sparring between team members, always with a good sense of […]
Author Archives: Regina Yeh
UCLA faces bitter loss
For a few jubilant moments, it appeared UCLA had the match. Then a referee’s ruling and some inspired play from UC Irvine turned things around as the No. 2 Anteaters defeated the Bruins on Friday night at Pauley Pavilion, 30-26, 27-30, 21-30, 30-27, 16-14. “It was a hard loss, a game that we could have, […]
Squad splits matches in Arizona
Moments before the final team relays on Saturday’s meet against Arizona, the Wildcats suddenly ceased activity to hear the score at that point: “Arizona 144, UCLA 120.” The Bruins’ opponent then heaved a sigh of relief at its margin of victory. While the Bruins did end the day in defeat, their obvious capabilities made Arizona […]
Swimmers get set for home meet
Sleekly swimming through the lane lines, the UCLA swimmers can breathe easily in the face of competition. But for this weekend’s two meets against No. 16 Arizona State (3-1) and No. 9 Arizona (1-0), the Bruins are holding their breath. It has been two weeks since their last competition against San Diego, and the swimmers […]
Swimming notebook
Swimmers out of water A two-week break allowed the development of an even more rigorous training schedule for the Bruin swimmers. Along with gradually extended meter lengths, known as increasing “yardage,” the team has also been running on the track, lifting weights, and practicing yoga on Fridays. “They’re in great shape,” head coach Cyndi Gallagher […]
Bruins exhibits preseason prowess at tournament
After arriving in New York to compete in the Concordia Challenge, UCLA men’s volleyball head coach Al Scates, who led the Bruins to 18 national championships, was presented with a thank-you gift. The tournament’s hosts awarded Scates a crystal desk set in appreciation of his years of support and friendship, and in reverence of his […]
Bruins swim their way to victory in the rain
Like the ethereal dancing pairs of Vettriano’s paintings, the UCLA swim team seemed to thrive in the rain. Poised over the edge, rain pouring from the sky and then rippling through the pool, the swimmers nonetheless had the grace of dancers in Saturday’s competition. For many of the Bruins, the meet was their second of […]