Freshman Mayu Crossley readies a backhand volley. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
In the heart of the desert, the Bruins will face the heat of the moment.
Four months of preparation will culminate in the final set of battles.
Setting the record for most conference championships tastes sweet.
But, for the Bruins, returning to their home court – where they are undefeated this season – to pursue a national title may taste even sweeter.
No. 3 seed UCLA beach volleyball (30-6) starts NCAA tournament play Friday, when the squad faces No. 14 seed Tulane (26-13, 1-5 C-USA). Coach Jenny Johnson Jordan’s team is coming off an MPSF tournament outing where it fell in the semifinal round to Texas 3-2.
Sixty-four teams at the baseline.
All are swinging for a national championship.
UCLA men’s tennis (17-7, 10-3 Big Ten) will face Arizona State (17-10, 4-4 Big 12) to open its NCAA tournament campaign Friday in San Diego.
Perfection is on the line again this weekend.
No. 1 UCLA baseball (40-4, 21-0 Big Ten) returns to conference play in East Lansing when it faces Michigan State (16-25, 10-14) in a three game series at Jeff Ishbia Field starting Friday and concluding Sunday.
Citizens look to their government for basic necessities.
Devout worshipers use religion as a source of hope.
Patients listen to doctors for medical solutions.
For the Bruins, winning a national title would be their saving grace.
This post was updated April 30 at 10:09 p.m.
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