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Melissa Zhang

Melissa Zhang is an assistant Sports editor. She was previously a reporter for the women's water polo, women's soccer, women's volleyball, men's volleyball, and cross country beats.

Senior outside hitter/libero JT Hatch contributed seven digs, four assists and nine kills in UCLA's five-set win over UC Irvine. Hatch played libero for the first two sets, then switched to an attacker for the last three sets. (Habeba Mostafa/Daily Bruin)

Men's Volleyball, Sports

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January 11, 12:28 am

UCLA men’s volleyball pulls through, beats UC Irvine in five-set match

UCLA men’s volleyball found itself down two sets Wednesday night to UC Irvine – one set away from its first loss of the season. Yet, the Bruins turned it around in the third set, improving their offensive connections and coming back from behind to oust the Anteaters in five sets. Read more...

Photo: Senior outside hitter/libero JT Hatch contributed seven digs, four assists and nine kills in UCLA's five-set win over UC Irvine. Hatch played libero for the first two sets, then switched to an attacker for the last three sets. (Habeba Mostafa/Daily Bruin)

Senior outside hitter/libero JT Hatch contributed seven digs, four assists and nine kills in UCLA's five-set win over UC Irvine. Hatch played libero for the first two sets, then switched to an attacker for the last three sets. (Habeba Mostafa/Daily Bruin)
The UCLA Bruins will take on the UC Irvine Anteaters on Wednesday night. UC Irvine ended UCLA's season last year in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation quarterfinals. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin)

Men's Volleyball, Sports

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January 10, 12:32 am

UC Irvine to challenge UCLA men’s volleyball’s sweep streak

The last time UCLA men’s volleyball faced UC Irvine, the Anteaters ended the Bruins’ 2017 season in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation quarterfinals. No. 3 UCLA (3-0) will host No. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA Bruins will take on the UC Irvine Anteaters on Wednesday night. UC Irvine ended UCLA's season last year in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation quarterfinals. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin)

The UCLA Bruins will take on the UC Irvine Anteaters on Wednesday night. UC Irvine ended UCLA's season last year in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation quarterfinals. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin)
The Bruins came into this season projected to win the Pac-12 and are ranked fifth nationally. The No. 4 Utes kicked off their season with a win over Brigham Young behind standout performances from Mykayla Skinner and MaKenna Merrell-Giles. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)

Gymnastics, Men's Basketball, Men's Volleyball, Sports, Women's Basketball

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January 9, 9:28 am

Around the League: Winter sports open with strong matchups and sweeping wins

Men’s volleyball Melissa Zhang, Assistant Sports editor No. 3 UCLA (3-0) is currently the highest ranked MPSF team in the NCAA, coming in behind Ohio State (1-0) and Long Beach State (4-0). Read more...

Photo: The Bruins came into this season projected to win the Pac-12 and are ranked fifth nationally. The No. 4 Utes kicked off their season with a win over Brigham Young behind standout performances from Mykayla Skinner and MaKenna Merrell-Giles. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)

The Bruins came into this season projected to win the Pac-12 and are ranked fifth nationally. The No. 4 Utes kicked off their season with a win over Brigham Young behind standout performances from Mykayla Skinner and MaKenna Merrell-Giles. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)
Junior setter Micah Ma'a will be the lone starting setter for the Bruins this year. Ma'a previously ran a 6-2 offense alongside Hagen Smith, but will now transition to a 5-1 offense this season. (Hannah Burnett/Assistant Photo editor)

Men's Volleyball, Sports

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January 9, 9:22 am

UCLA men’s volleyball sees change in rotation, starting lineup

No. 4 UCLA men’s volleyball returns all but two members of its starting lineup from last year. But the 2018 Bruins, who swept their first three matches of the season, will no longer run a 6-2 offense like they did last year. Read more...

Photo: Junior setter Micah Ma'a will be the lone starting setter for the Bruins this year. Ma'a previously ran a 6-2 offense alongside Hagen Smith, but will now transition to a 5-1 offense this season. (Hannah Burnett/Assistant Photo editor)

Junior setter Micah Ma'a will be the lone starting setter for the Bruins this year. Ma'a previously ran a 6-2 offense alongside Hagen Smith, but will now transition to a 5-1 offense this season. (Hannah Burnett/Assistant Photo editor)
Senior outside hitter Jake Arnitz led the Bruins offensively both Friday and Saturday night. Arnitz was voted a preseason All-American, along with junior setter Micah Ma’a. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin)

Men's Volleyball, Sports

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January 7, 1:22 pm

Men’s volleyball finishes Wooden Classic with two sweeps

UCLA men’s volleyball rolled through the Wooden Classic this weekend without dropping a single set. The No. 4 Bruins (3-0) took down the King University Tornado (1-2) in straight sets Friday, and swept the McKendree University Bearcats (0-4) the following night. Read more...

Photo: Senior outside hitter Jake Arnitz led the Bruins offensively both Friday and Saturday night. Arnitz was voted a preseason All-American, along with junior setter Micah Ma’a. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin)

Senior outside hitter Jake Arnitz led the Bruins offensively both Friday and Saturday night. Arnitz was voted a preseason All-American, along with junior setter Micah Ma’a. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin)
Senior opposite hitter Christian Hessenauer led the Bruins in kills during Wednesday's season opener, notching 12 kills in the win over NJIT. (Hannah Burnett/Assistant Photo editor)

Men's Volleyball, Sports

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January 4, 9:02 pm

Men’s volleyball sweeps NJIT Highlanders in first game of season

UCLA men’s volleyball opened its season with a sweep over New Jersey Institute of Technology on Wednesday night. The No. 4 Bruins (1-0, 0-0 MPSF) are ranked second in the preseason MPSF Coaches’ Poll and fourth in the AVCA preseason poll, returning a number of their starters like senior outside hitter and two-time second-team AVCA All-American Jake Arnitz, senior outside hitter/libero JT Hatch and junior setter Micah Ma’a. Read more...

Photo: Senior opposite hitter Christian Hessenauer led the Bruins in kills during Wednesday's season opener, notching 12 kills in the win over NJIT. (Hannah Burnett/Assistant Photo editor)

Senior opposite hitter Christian Hessenauer led the Bruins in kills during Wednesday's season opener, notching 12 kills in the win over NJIT. (Hannah Burnett/Assistant Photo editor)
Senior utility Alex Roelse led UCLA men's water polo to its third title in four years this fall. He scored career-highs 35 times for the Bruins this season, including six goals in four postseason games. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)

Cross Country, Football, Men's Water Polo, Sports, Women's Soccer

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December 11, 1:22 am

Battle of the editors: Four standout performers in UCLA Athletics this fall season

Melissa Zhang, assistant Sports editor Jessie FlemingWomen’s soccer, sophomore midfielder Fleming’s presence on the field was one reason for the success of UCLA women’s soccer this year. Read more...

Photo: Senior utility Alex Roelse led UCLA men's water polo to its third title in four years this fall. He scored career-highs 35 times for the Bruins this season, including six goals in four postseason games. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)

Senior utility Alex Roelse led UCLA men's water polo to its third title in four years this fall. He scored career-highs 35 times for the Bruins this season, including six goals in four postseason games. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)

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