This post was updated May 8 at 11:10 p.m.
It came down to court one.
And, despite a third-set lead from their top pair, the Bruins will not be playing in the final dual of the season for the first time since 2017.

With a chance to advance to the final dual of the season, the Bruins failed to win a single set.
No. 3 seed UCLA beach volleyball (34-8, 8-0 Pac-12) was swept by No.

This post was updated May 6 at 5:15 p.m.
Even with a weather delay, the Bruins wasted no time in round two.
Securing the dual in under 40 minutes, No.

This post was updated May 4 at 10:48 p.m.
It took until the end, but the Bruins survived an early upset bid.  
No. 3 seed UCLA beach volleyball (31-7, 8-0 Pac-12) defeated No.

The Bruins are back in the dance – but this time, it’ll look a little different than usual.
No. 3 seed UCLA beach volleyball (31-7, 8-0, Pac-12) will face No.

This post was updated May 2 at 12:30 a.m.
The only thing that stood between the Bruins and another Pac-12 championship was a familiar foe – the Trojans.

Up 11 points in the first set, Lexy Denaburg scampered across the sand.
The sophomore started sliding, stretching out her right leg nearly parallel to the ground.