UCLA men’s volleyball will be granted a much desired rematch against Pepperdine after falling to the Waves – the lowest-ranked team the Bruins have lost to – previously this season. The last time No. 5 UCLA (15-5,4-2 MPSF) played No. 7 Pepperdine (10-4, 4-2) was just 13 days ago when the Bruins were swept by […]
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Men’s volleyball’s recent offensive downturn hurting postseason chances
With eight regular season games left, the Bruins’ offensive consistency needs to return to push for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. UCLA has hit for .248 in its past five games, far below its season average of .337. No. 5 UCLA men’s volleyball (15-5, 4-2 MPSF) sits third in conference play, falling from first […]
Men’s volleyball taken down in three sets by BYU in Utah
Visits to Provo, Utah, have rarely been successful for UCLA men’s volleyball. No. 3 UCLA men’s volleyball (15-5, 4-2 MPSF) was swept by No. 5 BYU (14-4, 7-0 MPSF) at the Smith Fieldhouse in Provo, Utah. Its loss in conference play Saturday marked the ninth year straight that Bruins have lost in the mountains. To […]
Men’s volleyball defeats Stanford 4-2, ending losing streak
UCLA men’s volleyball was finally able to emerge victorious after a three-game losing streak. The No. 3 Bruins (15-4,4-1 MPSF) defeated the unranked Stanford Cardinal (3-14, 1-5) in four sets Thursday. “Coming back from those losses, we had to stay motivated,” said senior opposite Christian Hessenauer. UCLA started the match with a strong lead early […]
Men’s volleyball hopes to turn around losing streak during conference play
The Bruins are on a three-game losing streak, but have a chance to win three games in conference play this week. No. 3 UCLA men’s volleyball (14-4, 3-1 MPSF) is set to face unranked Stanford (3-13, 1-4) at Maples Pavilion on Thursday. Afterward, the Bruins will travel straight to Provo, Utah, to face No. 5 […]
Men’s volleyball submerged by Pepperdine Waves in three-set upset
Coming off two straight losses, the Bruins’ troubles went from bad to worse as they were swept in an upset on the road. No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball (14-4, 3-1 MPSF) was upset by No. 10 Pepperdine (9-3, 3-1 MPSF) at the Firestone Fieldhouse in three sets. After the loss, coach John Speraw said the […]
Weekend in Preview: Men’s volleyball faces Pepperdine, tennis returns from ITA championships
Men’s volleyball Gabriel McCarthy, Daily Bruin contributor Coming off two straight losses against the No. 1 team in the country, the Bruins have a chance to get back on track. No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball (14-3, 3-0 MPSF) will face No. 10 Pepperdine (8-3, 2-1 MPSF) at the Firestone Fieldhouse on Friday. The Waves are […]