The story after UCLA men’s volleyball’s loss to UC Irvine on Feb. 11 was that the team hadn’t been having good practices. That poor play carried over into the matches. But this week, some of that fire has returned – and that’s exactly what the Bruins say they need. The No. 3 Bruins (12-2, 8-2 […]
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Set Six Episode 6: Literally Set Six
The whole gang is back for the sixth episode! Phil joins Grant and Tanner as the Daily Bruin men’s volleyball beat writers discuss the Bruins following their second loss of the 2016 season. Listen as the writers discuss the the weaknesses on this year’s squad and UCLA’s upcoming Mountain Pacific Sports Federation matches.
Men’s volleyball regains focus, defeats UCSD in straight sets
It didn’t take long for UCLA men’s volleyball to bounce back from its Thursday night defeat at the hands of UC Irvine. The No. 2 Bruins (12-2, 8-2 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) demolished unranked UC San Diego (3-11, 0-10) Saturday night in the John Wooden Center in a sweep (25-16, 25-17, 25-18). The loss marked […]
Set Six Episode 5: All by ourselves
Set Six returns with just two of the UCLA men’s volleyball beat writers – again. The Bruins are also back in action and they’re in full force, gearing up for the rest of the 2016 season after their trip to Hawaii. Listen as Grant Sugimura and Tanner Walters discuss the upcoming schedule and UCLA’s fall […]
No. 2 men’s volleyball comes up short in upset loss to No. 12 Irvine
UCLA men’s volleyball nearly overcame yet another early deficit Thursday night against UC Irvine, but the comeback fell short, leaving the stunned Bruins with few positive things to say. “This is unacceptable volleyball, collectively,” said junior middle blocker Mitch Stahl. “Our mindset is just wrong and we’re coasting right now. … We’ve had some bad […]
Men’s volleyball focuses on honing mental aspects of game
The UCLA men’s volleyball team isn’t satisfied, but that’s nothing new. What is new, though, is the outlook of a reinvigorated program. In a 2015 season characterized by youth and inconsistency – plenty of losses, too – the Bruins weren’t content with their play on the court. But the team never found answers, spiraling into […]
Men’s volleyball bounces back in second game win over Warriors
The UCLA men’s volleyball team experienced something new in Hawaii – its first loss of the season. The No. 1 Bruins (11-1, 7-1 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) played the No. 5 Warriors (9-2, 4-2) on back to back days, falling in a loss before rebounding with a win the following night. Friday night’s loss came […]