Lions are often considered to be at the top of the animal kingdom. But in men’s volleyball, the Bruins run the hierarchy. No. 1 UCLA (6-0, 1-0 MPSF) will face Vanguard (2-3, 0-1) on Tuesday and No. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball claps on the sideline. (Libby Li/Daily Bruin)
Domination can breed complacency. While UCLA hasn’t dropped a set in two games, it hasn’t dropped its standards either. As such, the Bruins left this week’s play focusing on improvement instead of results. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior libero Christopher Connelly reaches out to help sophomore outside hitter Sean Kelly off the floor. (Libby Li/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Jan. 21 at 10:25 p.m. Pressure does not wait for the postseason. It’s measured in points. And pressure is built into the Bruin standard. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball huddles together between plays. (Armaan Dhillon/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Jan. 20 at 12:11 a.m. Phoenix is a city known for its notoriously uncomfortable heat. But it proved to be seemingly comfortable terrain for the Bruins this weekend. Read more...
Photo: Senior outside hitter Zach Rama prepares to receive the ball. (Armaan Dhillon/Daily Bruin)
Taking a team off its high horse is hard enough – let alone the No. 1 team in the nation. With a two-game winning streak in the books, there is much to anticipate in the Bruins’ first regular-season tournament. Read more...
Photo: Coach John Hawks claps his hands together while watching from the sideline. (Bettina Wu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Jan. 13 at 10:45 p.m. The only thing worse than losing might be finishing second. But with last season’s national championship loss in the rearview mirror, all sights are now set on the 2026 campaign. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball members gather and high-five each other following a play. (Ruby Galbraith/Daily Bruin)
After watching a three-peat championship slip away last spring, redemption hangs in the air. But the Bruins are stepping back onto the court with something to prove. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball celebrates together on the bench. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)
