Over the course of one match, the UCLA men’s soccer team was able to exorcise some past demons, while at the same time showcasing a few young players who figure to play a big role in the team’s future.

Rachael Kidder will be remembered for being the best player on a national championship-winning team.

When John Speraw was contemplating taking over the UCLA men’s volleyball head coaching job last year, he didn’t think about the pressure or expectations that would come from replacing the legend that was Al Scates.

The usually stoic men’s volleyball coach, John Speraw, pumped his fist after a few long rallies and grimaced after his Bruins lost a few points they should’ve won on Saturday night. It was obvious there was more on the line for this one.

UCLA is the most successful men’s volleyball program in NCAA history, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at recent years.

It was match point, and Scott Vegas – UCLA’s only graduating senior – was serving. The serve went directly into the net, prompting a groan from the crowd, who had risen to its feet.

With only two regular season games to play before the postseason conference tournament begins, now would be a bad time for a letdown from the UCLA men’s volleyball team.

After the shocking sweep was complete, the men’s volleyball team let out the waves of emotion that come with thrashing the best team in the country.

The goals and expectations of the UCLA men’s volleyball team have changed dramatically over the last month.
No longer is this team concerned about simply qualifying for the postseason conference tournament; now its focus is on obtaining the highest seed possible in order to facilitate its run at the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament title and keep its national championship hopes alive.

Over the course of what is now a six-game winning streak, the Bruins have developed a new personality. This team is emerging as an offensive powerhouse.