Ali vs. Frazier, Coke vs. Pepsi, the Hatfields vs. the McCoys – all of these are iconic rivalries and another one will play out Friday. The No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore opposite/setter Micah Ma’a is one of only four Bruins to play every single set this season. Ma’a has notched 107 assists and 24 kills, which rank first and fifth on the team respectively. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)
While Bruin athletes continue competing in Westwood, here’s a look at some of the biggest news from the rest of the Pac-12. Track and fieldMichael Hull, assistant Sports editor Nike co-founder Phil Knight has donated hundreds of millions of dollars over the years to the University of Oregon athletics department, and the track and field program has reaped the benefits. Read more...
Photo: UCLA downed USC by 15, but it was really a show between two players. UCLA junior forward Monique Billings dropped 28 points and added 11 rebounds while USC senior guard Courtney Jaco notched 27 points. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Nighttime precipitation, and a slightly smaller crowd than usual, did not rain upon the UCLA men’s volleyball team’s parade Wednesday night. The No. 2 Bruins (5-1, 2-0 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) defeated the California Baptist University Lancers (2-4, 1-2) in straight sets by scores of 25-21, 25-17, 25-22. Read more...
Photo: Junior outside hitter JT Hatch filled up the stat sheet with a team-leading 13 kills on a .579 hitting percentage. Hatch also swung for a couple of powerful serves and notched four digs. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Last week’s matches showed marked improvement in two areas of UCLA men’s volleyball’s game – running the bic and serving – but coach John Speraw said that both skills still require more training. Read more...
Photo: Senior middle blocker Mitch Stahl and the rest of the No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball team will play unranked Cal Baptist in Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday night. (Hannah Burnett/Daily Bruin)
UCLA has been focusing on serving in practice this week, and that was evident this Saturday. The Bruins notched seven aces in the second set alone, to tie the UCLA record for aces in a set. Read more...
Photo: Junior outside hitter JT Hatch tied with fellow junior outside hitter Jake Arnitz for the team lead with nine kills against UCSD. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The Bruins came up with a solo block on the first point in the game, evidence that they were not about to let an underdog take them down. Read more...
Photo: Freshman middle blocker Daenan Gyimah led his team with 14 kills on 19 errorless attempts to push the Bruins to a straight-sets victory over UC Irvine on Thursday night. (Anthony Tran/Daily Bruin)
UCLA men’s volleyball is wasting no time in getting more experience under its belt after the loss to Ohio State. After playing its first three games on the road, No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore setter Micah Ma’a returns as one half of UCLA’s two-setter offense as the Bruins head into their first home game this season, against UC Irvine. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)
