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Crosstown Clash: Women’s volleyball drops first match against USC 3-2

By Amy Dixon, Aubrey Yeo

Sept. 21, 2017 6:24 p.m.

UCLA volleyball players run and cheer each other on to make entrance on the court before the game starts.

(Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin)

Sophomores libero Savvy Simo (left) and outside hitter Jamie Robbins chest-bump as the former is announced to the starting lineup.

(Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)

Senior outside hitter Reily Buechler and Simo both go for the dig to send the ball back to USC.

(Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin)

Senior setter Sarah Sponcil finished the night with a game-high tally of 56 assists against the Trojans.

(Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)

Buechler tips the ball over the net past the USC players.

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The Bruins hug in celebration after scoring a point off USC.

(Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin)

Junior defensive specialist Zana Muno (left) and senior outside hitter Reily Buechler (right) attempt to get a dig on the ball.

(Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)

Reni Meyer-Whalley, one of USC's two rotating setters, notched a total of 24 assists over five sets.

(Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)

Sophomore middle blocker Maddie Gates (left) and Buechler (right) attempt to block a ball from 'SC opposite Brittany Abercrombie.

(Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)

USC players celebrate as they tie the game sets 2-2.

(Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin)

The Trojans huddle one last time before the start of the fifth set.

(Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)

Buechler recorded 19 digs against USC, the second-highest of the game.

(Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)

Defensive specialist Jenna Adams prepares for a serve as her teammates on the bench link arms and display the 'Fight On' hand gesture in anticipation of match point.

(Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)

The Trojans on the court celebrate clinching the 3-2 upset over their crosstown rivals at Pauley Pavilion.

(Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)

USC setter Cindy Marina participates in a selfie after the win over UCLA.

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Amy Dixon | Alumna
Dixon was the 2018-2019 Photo editor. She was previously a 2017-2018 assistant Photo editor.
Dixon was the 2018-2019 Photo editor. She was previously a 2017-2018 assistant Photo editor.
Aubrey Yeo | Alumnus
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