A new era for UCLA Athletics is here. After 96 years in the “Conference of Champions,” UCLA is now a member of the Big Ten. Before the inaugural year, Daily Bruin Sports staff break down the best- and worst-case scenarios for each team, as well as a key storyline to follow throughout each season.

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It was time for a rematch in Gulf Shores.
History is known to repeat itself, which is exactly what happened in the quarterfinals at the NCAA championships.

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No. 2 seed UCLA beach volleyball (32-6, 2-0 Pac-12) will once again travel to Gulf Shores, Alabama, for the chance to become a national champion, opening the tournament against No.

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UCLA returned to Tempe this weekend competing for a consecutive Pac-12 championship, which came down to one game against its crosstown rivals.

Beach volleyballSevginaz Gurleyici, Daily Bruin contributor
In its final regular season matchups of the year, UCLA is set to face off against two rivals in the Los Angeles area.

Students and parents alike waited on the sidelines of Mapes Beach to cheer on UCLA at its final home beach volleyball matchup of the season.
And led by the graduate student quartet of Rileigh Powers, Jaden Whitmarsh, Devon Newberry and Lexy Denaburg, the Bruins put on a show for their fans.

A sunshine-filled first conference tournament had split results for the Bruins in Tempe this weekend.
In true beach volleyball fashion, the sun was shining, sunglasses were on and intensity was high.

The Bruins played their way to victory this weekend in the Battle for LA through both rain and shine.
Starting the weekend with victories against No.