LONG BEACH, Calif. — It was an every-other-set kind of night for UCLA women’s volleyball. No. 11 UCLA (9-1) dominated in the odd sets, but struggled in the even ones en route to a 3-1 victory against Long Beach State (5-5) Wednesday. “I think we came out really strong and lit their fire, so they came back […]
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Women’s volleyball returns to form, takes down Pepperdine in four sets
MALIBU — Saturday’s loss to San Diego highlighted the Bruins’ early season flaws. “We realized that we were not getting quality digs in order to run our middles (against San Diego),” said senior libero Taylor Formico. “We were just getting the ball up, and they were committing to the outside and blocking us. Tonight we were […]
Women’s volleyball spoils undefeated streak in loss against San Diego
After putting together their best start in a decade, the Bruins have taken their first loss of 2016. No. 7 UCLA women’s volleyball (7-1) continued its undefeated start with a sweep of UC Irvine (3-7) Friday, but couldn’t keep the streak going against No. 15 San Diego (5-2). The Bruins won the first set before […]
Clean sweep for UCLA women’s volleyball in Hawaii
HONOLULU – For the first time since 2011 the No. 8 UCLA women’s volleyball team has a perfect 6-0 to start the season. The Bruins had only a marginally tougher time at the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic than they did at the LMU Invitational. UCLA defeated Pacific (2-4) and Missouri State (3-3) in four […]
Women’s volleyball opens season undefeated at LMU Invitational
The offseason is over, but it feels like last season never ended for the Bruins. “Communication is almost effortless,” said redshirt junior setter Ryann Chandler. “It definitely helps that we have a solid group of returners, and I think that the new girls have integrated really, really well into our system.” The No. 12 UCLA […]
Returning players put UCLA women’s volleyball on path to national title
With an offense stacked with returning starters and a defense anchored by the reigning Pac-12 libero of the year, UCLA women’s volleyball is looking to go even further than last year’s third round finish – the Bruins want to contend for a national championship. “I know everyone always says, ‘We want a Natty, we want […]
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 […]