In a tournament 733 days in the making, the Bruins wasted no time in round one.
With the match’s conclusion after just over 40 minutes, No.

This post was updated May 7 at 11:13 a.m.
Paul Diamantopoulos
Beach volleyball beat writer
Prediction: 2021 NCAA champions
Coming into this weekend’s NCAA championships, No.

The Bruins dropped their first set of the championships. But in the end, it didn’t matter.
No. 2 seed UCLA beach volleyball (26-3, 10-0 Pac-12) defeated No.

Midterms haven’t been the only thing these Bruins are preparing for.
Playing up to seven games in three days in a field of eight possible opponents, No.

In the penultimate contest of the regular season, the Bruins’ winning streak met its match.
In San Luis Obispo at the Center of Effort Challenge, No.

This post was updated April 15 at 11:06 p.m.
UCLA was one point away from winning the set and tying the match.
And after a run by the Cougars to tie the second frame, the Bruins fell short on multiple set points, losing the period and then the match.

It came down to the final court for the Bruins.
After sophomore Lindsey Sparks misplaced a jump serve that sailed past the back end line, the Lions tied the opening dual at two games apiece with one remaining.

This post was updated April 14 at 10:27 p.m.
The Bruins spoiled the Broncs’ return to the tournament.
No. 15 UCLA women’s volleyball (15-6, 14-6 Pac-12) swept Rider (7-5, 4-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday night, never trailing throughout the game.

In a year of canceled matches and postponements, the Bruins have found themselves with an extra game on the schedule.
UCLA women’s volleyball (14-6, 14-6 Pac-12) earned a spot in the upcoming NCAA tournament and will take on Rider (7-4, 4-4 MAAC) in the first round Wednesday in Omaha, Nebraska.