With all of its starters back in action along with some standout new players, the UCLA men’s volleyball team is bolstered by many assets this season. The problem, however, is that everyone else is, too. “Long Beach, Ohio State and BYU also return basically everybody,” said coach John Speraw. “I think the top end of […]
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No. 2 UCLA drops road match to defending champion Ohio State
A series of blistering serves mere seconds into Saturday’s premier collegiate men’s volleyball match sent a clear message: The defending champion Ohio State Buckeyes are not to be underestimated. From the outset, No. 2 UCLA (2-1) struggled for its footing, overmatched by one of the few teams in the nation that has proven it can […]
UCLA men’s volleyball opens season with sweep of Loyola-Chicago
They’re the same, only better. With all of last season’s starters returning to the squad, the UCLA men’s volleyball team was able to find enough rhythm to sweep their season opener on Tuesday. “It’s literally year two with the same guys,” said senior middle blocker Mitch Stahl. “We’re really good at playing with each other […]
Battle of the Editors: Winter sports to watch
A wild fall quarter for sports at UCLA is wrapping up, but with winter and spring sports on the horizon, there’s still a lot to be excited for. Here are the Daily Bruin Sports editors’ picks for athletes and sports to watch for next quarter. Gymnastics – TuAnh Dam, Sports editor Call it nostalgia for this old […]
Battle of the Editors: Most anticipated 2016 Bruin teams
Along with new faces, new classes and new opportunities, the start of the school year brings about the beginning of Division I athletics. This year’s Daily Bruin Sports editors will square off to state their case on which team they’re the most hyped about for this upcoming year. This is the Battle of the Editors. […]
UCLA athletes, coaches deliver strong performances at Rio Olympics
The marathon serves as a culminating event for the Olympics – fitting, given the ancient roots and the endless pace of athletic venues that define two-and-a-half weeks every four years. As 1998 UCLA graduate Meb Keflezighi crossed the finish line in the event today, he slipped and fell on the wet pavement. He laid face […]
Rio Recap: August 19
This year at the 2016 Summer Olympics, 36 past, current and future UCLA athletes will compete in Rio de Janeiro. Each day, the Daily Bruin will wrap up the different events with Bruin highlights, key performances and upcoming events. Women’s water polo – Gold medal match USA vs. Italy The women’s senior national team had […]