Serving and passing. These were the two words echoed by the UCLA women’s volleyball team all last week when asked how they would defeat USC, a team that had defeated them seven consecutive times. But during the actual match on Friday, the team’s plan fell apart and the Bruins fell to their archrival, 30-25, 30-26, […]
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W. volleyball: UCLA look to upset Trojans
Unable to end one losing streak last Saturday, the UCLA women’s volleyball team will get a second chance tonight to end another. The Bruins’ 3-1 loss to Stanford was the team’s seventh in a row against the Cardinal. But tonight, the No. 11 Bruins will hope No. 6 USC doesn’t similarly extend its winning streak […]
W. volleyball: Net gains
At first, it looked to be a match made in heaven. Nana Meriwether imagined playing volleyball with the letters U-C-L-A emblazoned across her chest. Coach Andy Banachowski shared the same vision. Yet somewhere along the line, those plans went awry. And instead of taking the court in the comfort of Pauley Pavilion in West Los […]
Volleyball sets sights on two more wins
Past history dictates that the UCLA women’s volleyball team will be victorious over Cal and collapse against Stanford. If the Bruins want to sweep the Bay Area schools, one aspect of their opponent’s arsenal must be quelled ““ the outside hitters. To extend their three-game winning streak this Saturday, the No. 10 Bruins (10-3) will […]
W. volleyball: Volleyball hitting the court with new tactic
In its glory days, the UCLA women’s volleyball team could simply dominate its opposition with hitting and defense. This year, as the competition has surpassed the Bruins in hitting ability, UCLA has instead focused on serving in an effort to throw off the opposing offense. Led by Duke transfer Nana Meriwether and libero Chrissie Zartman, […]
W. volleyball: Women’s volleyball collects weekend sweep in Arizona
Women’s volleyball coach Andy Banachowski is beaming. Not because his team recorded a 3-1 conference victory over Arizona on Friday, but because the team now has a new weapon to showcase this year. Middle blocker Nana Meriwether, UCLA’s transfer from Duke, was installed as a server for the match and registered three of UCLA’s season-high […]
W. volleyball: Volleyball looking to rebound in desert
Early season losses. Disappointments against top-flight teams. These have characterized the UCLA women’s volleyball team of late. But coming off an encouraging victory against Washington State, No. 10 UCLA does have a chance to get back into the Pac-10 title race as it heads to No. 17 Arizona for a tough road match today. UCLA […]