Members of UCLA men’s tennis clench their fists in celebration after a point. The crew will take on its final two regular season matches this weekend. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Tennis is not just a sport that requires physical endurance – it also challenges the ability to adapt to diverse environments.
This weekend, that means playing further above sea level than usual.
It all came down to court six.
Senior Jorge Plans Gonzalez and Hudson Rivera were in combat to determine the fortune of their respective teams.
The Bruins and Cardinal stood on either end of the court, watching the battle unfold.
This post was updated April 11 at 9:39 p.m.
Beach volleyball
Lori Garavartanian, Daily Bruin contributor
The Pac-12 tournament will mark seven weeks since UCLA’s last loss if the team continues its 15-game winning streak in the coming days.
This post was updated April 9 at 10:01 p.m.
The Bruins kept the Huskies’ scoring stagnant in Sunday’s victory.
No. 25 UCLA men’s tennis (10-6, 3-2 Pac-12) bested Washington (8-11, 2-3) at Bill Quillian Tennis Stadium.
Gianluca Ballotta and Ray Lo were tied at six games apiece in the second set.
A seesawing tiebreaker tipped in favor of the latter, awarding him both the frame and the match over the Bruin sophomore.
Beach volleyball
Sabrina Baker, Daily Bruin staff
Rainy weather looms over the Bruins’ Pacific Northwest trip.
No. 1 UCLA beach volleyball (19-4, 1-0 Pac-12) will travel to Alki Beach in Seattle to compete in the Pac-12 North Invitational from Friday to Saturday, where rainy conditions are predicted.
Alexander Hoogmartens shut the Trojan’s window of opportunity with an ace Friday afternoon.
Coach Billy Martin said the team’s chances of a win increased with the junior on board.
Coach Billy Martin said the Bruins’ doubles lineup has yet to demonstrate success.
“(I’m) still trying to see what’s best for us at that third doubles position, and I’ve gotten a good look at three different potential teams for third doubles,” Martin said.
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