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Dec. 6, 2023 7:29 p.m.‘Don’t do what’s just easier’: Desiree Becker balances volleyball, law
This post was updated Dec. 6 at 9:34 p.m.
Desiree Becker rises before the sun most days.
“I wake up at 6 a.m., rush to put clothes on, leave the house by 6:15,” the middle blocker said.
By Nicole Augusta
Sports
Dec. 3, 2023 4:15 p.m.Beat breakdown: Why UCLA women’s volleyball fell short of 2023 NCAA tournament
This post was updated Dec. 3 at 9:58 p.m.
After introducing an entirely new cohort at the program’s helm and phasing in eight fresh faces to its roster, UCLA women’s volleyball was poised for a shot at the 2023 NCAA tournament.
By Ira Gorawara, Rahaf Abumansour, Nicole Augusta, and Una O'Farrell
Sports
Nov. 6, 2023 11:31 a.m.UCLA women’s volleyball sweeps Wildcats with new offensive leadership
The killer was stalled, but the heist still occurred.
Senior opposite/oustide hitter Iman Ndiaye – the team leader in kills – posted a sub-.1 hitting clip for just the fifth time this season.
By Nicole Augusta
Sports
Oct. 30, 2023 12:35 p.m.UCLA women’s volleyball climbs to victory against Utah, Colorado in mountain trip
This post was updated Oct. 31 at 10:08 p.m.
The Bruins’ gameplay continuously scaled new peaks as the weekend unfolded.
Their head coach said this pattern was reminiscent of the team’s hopes for the rest of their Pac-12 play.
By Nicole Augusta
Sports
Oct. 26, 2023 2:14 p.m.UCLA women’s volleyball to play repeat opponents in second half of Pac-12 campaign
This post was updated Oct. 27 at 12:03 a.m.
The Bruins are clearing a path to sweep the floor.
With half of the season underway, the countdown to a potential NCAA tournament bid has begun.
By Nicole Augusta
Sports
Oct. 19, 2023 5:37 p.m.UCLA women’s volleyball ignites ‘fiery mentality’ for Washington school matchups
This post was updated Oct. 19 at 11:36 p.m.
The Bruins strike a balance in contributions from newcomers and veterans compared to their upcoming opponents.
Following a win and a loss in the Bay Area, UCLA women’s volleyball (10-8, 2-6 Pac-12) will face Washington (13-6, 4-4) and No.
By Nicole Augusta
Sports
Oct. 16, 2023 1:59 p.m.UCLA women’s volleyball falls to No. 3 Stanford, focuses on playing freely
This post was updated Oct. 17 at 9:26 p.m.
The pressure of facing one of the nation’s best would generally weigh a team down.
But Desiree Becker said that instead, the Bruins’ word of the day was “free.”
“That means something different for everyone in a lot of different ways,” said the graduate student middle blocker.
By Nicole Augusta
Men's Soccer
Oct. 5, 2023 12:58 p.m.Weekend in Preview: Oct. 5
This post was updated Oct. 5 at 8:58 p.m.
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For the Bruins, it’s not about who holds the key – it’s about who can get through the door first.
By Anthony Aroyan, Nicole Augusta, and Amelie Ionescu
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