It was a glimpse into the future of UCLA men’s volleyball. It was a showcase for arguably the best recruiting class in the nation. Coach John Speraw threw four freshmen into the starting lineup on Sunday afternoon, but the No. Read more...
Photo: Senior outside hitter Gonzalo Quiroga was one of the only veterans to see playing time Sunday, as the Bruins chose to rest many of their usual starters in preparation for Monday’s game against No. 9 Stanford. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
The UCLA men’s volleyball team has stressed all season that its sole concern is its team, not its opponents. That showed at practice Wednesday night in the Student Activities Center, where two scrimmaging sides – each a solid mix of starters and sideline contributors – matched each other kill for kill, with each point followed by emphatic shouts and spirited high-fives. Read more...
UCLA men’s volleyball is no stranger to competition – 18 games into its campaign for a national title, it has dethroned previously No. 1 Stanford, swept defending champions UC Irvine and maintained a season-long 10 game win streak. Read more...
Photo: Libero Grant Chalmers was one of a number of new starters for UCLA as coach John Speraw looked to give different players an opportunity to start. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
Coach John Speraw made his players a promise at the beginning of the week: If they won on both Wednesday against Long Beach State and Friday against Cal State Northridge, they would receive all of their clean laundry back. Read more...
Photo: Senior outside hitter Gonzalo Quiroga said that there isn’t much the team can change before facing Cal State Northridge, but the players remain focused on bouncing back. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
John Speraw isn’t in the business of making bold statements. When the UCLA men’s volleyball coach heaps praise onto an opposing player, he means it. After watching Long Beach State outside hitter Taylor Crabb slam 29 kills in a four-set win over the Bruins Wednesday night at Pauley Pavilion, Speraw put the volleyball world on notice. Read more...
Photo: Senior outside hitter Gonzalo Quiroga, senior middle blocker Spencer Rowe and freshman outside hitter Jackson Bantle attempt to block a Long Beach State kill attempt. The Bruins held the 49ers to a .286 hitting percentage, but still lost 3-1. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin)
Wherever he goes, people stare inquisitively at Robart Page’s 7-foot frame and ask him the same thing – “You play basketball, right?” The answer today is simply and unequivocally no. Read more...
Photo: Coming off a strong freshman season that had built him a “solid ego,” senior outside hitter Robart Page struggled in his second year as coach Al Scates switched him to a position he had never played. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin)
UCLA men’s volleyball returns home to Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday night to take on Long Beach State in its first home game since Jan. 27. While the players might look forward to returning to their home court, their connection to the storied venue ranks second to that of their coach. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore middle blocker Trent Kersten said that the team doesn’t rely on “momentum” but addresses every game in the same way. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
