This post was updated Feb. 22 at 9:50 p.m. Linear algebra, despite its name, is not straightforward, stumping college students and graduates alike. In the same vein, even when one’s path to sports stardom looks linear, that does not mean it is without hardship, strife and dedication. Read more...
Photo: Senior middle blocker Cameron Thorne jumps to serve the ball. Thorne is in his second season at UCLA. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The top of the rankings is a crowded throne. But when it comes to the nation’s best, only one can claim the crown after overcoming multiple tests. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball players huddle together following a play. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
Matadors are traditional Spanish-style bullfighters. But tonight, the bull was too powerful to fend off. No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball (11-0, 3-0 MPSF) defeated No. 17 Cal State Northridge (7-4) in straight sets on Friday night at Pauley Pavilion. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball players walk onto the court together. (Amelia Chief/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Teams crave an undefeated record, but they may crave ending one even more. And with the Bruins’ unblemished record, each new matchup brings the chance for a challenger to end their run. Read more...
Photo: Senior setter Andrew Rowan exclaims on the court following a play. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)
The first two sets seemed to be a déjà vu of the 2025 NCAA championship final all over again. Despite the reigning national champions being poised to add another notch to their belt, the Bruins refused to let history repeat itself. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball lines up at the net to address the other team. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)
No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball (8-0, 2-0 MPSF) will face No. 2 Long Beach State (8-0) in front of a sold-out crowd at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California. Read more...
Life doesn’t give second chances. But the Bruins will get a shot at redemption. In a rematch of the 2025 NCAA championship, No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball (8-0, 2-0 MPSF) will face off against No. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior libero Christopher Connelly raises his hand while high-fiving a teammate with his other hand. (Elle Smith/Daily Bruin)
