Freshman opposite Grant Maleski had only one kill on the season before the match against the number one team in the country. He finished with 14. No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball (14-3, 3-0 MPSF) lost to No. 1 Long Beach (14-0) in Pauley Pavilion in four sets. The Bruins started Maleski in place of leading […]
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Men’s volleyball prepares for second chance against No. 1 Long Beach State
UCLA men’s volleyball has a chance at a rematch against Long Beach State at home Wednesday. The No. 2 Bruins (14-2, 3-0 MPSF) fell to the No. 1 49ers (13-0) in four sets Saturday. Senior opposite Christian Hessenauer said UCLA will focus on the impact of their passing in this second match against Long Beach […]
Men’s volleyball fails to dethrone No. 1 Long Beach State
The Bruins entered the Walter Pyramid with a chance at No. 1, but fell in four sets to the current kings of collegiate volleyball. No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball (14-2, 3-0 MPSF) lost to No. 1 Long Beach State (13-0) in front of a record-setting crowd of 4,560. No team could take a decisive lead […]
Men’s volleyball prepares to play top-ranked Long Beach State
Daenan Gyimah has the most efficient hitting percentage in the nation at .503. But right now, he’s focused on another No. 1. “We’re going to have to know them better than they know themselves in order to beat them,” said the sophomore middle blocker. “It’s going to be the most mentally challenging game of the […]
Men’s volleyball dominates USC with superior serves, blocks
UCLA men’s volleyball posted a hitting percentage of at least .400 for its sixth consecutive match. No. 2 UCLA (14-1, 3-0 MPSF) swept No. 15 USC (4-9, 1-2) in Pauley Pavilion. UCLA kept USC at a low hitting percentage of .141 on the match, including a percentage of -.067 in the second set. “We watched […]
UCLA men’s volleyball to face USC, looks to continue winning streak
The Bruins have maintained a six-game winning streak by defeating their two conference opponents thus far. No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball (13-1, 2-0 MPSF) will host its rival, No. 15 USC (4-8, 1-1), in Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday. “It is always fun to play against USC,” said coach John Speraw. “USC is a rival, that’s […]
Men’s volleyball defeats Grand Canyon, maintained lead throughout
UCLA men’s volleyball swept its opponent for the second time in three days with a victory over Grand Canyon. The No. 2 Bruins (13-1, 2-0 MPSF) won three sets against the No. 10 Antelopes (11-3, 1-1) on Saturday in front of an Antelope Gymnasium record crowd of 1,524 spectators. UCLA took the first set 25-19, […]