UCLA men’s volleyball players stand together on the court during a game. (Bettina Wu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Tied at six points to open the game, Andrew Rowan was forced into a first touch to begin the Bruins’ rally.
After the senior setter’s pass flew to Zach Rama, the senior outside hitter looked as if he was about to rise for the swing.
Being at the top comes with expectations.
But with the postseason around the corner, the job is far from finished.
And for many Bruins, this season is their last chance to hoist a title.
Ointment heals an open wound, therapy softens past trauma and exercising alleviates stress.
And for the Bruins, reflection heals a first-season loss.
No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball (21-1, 8-1 MPSF) will play in a double-header against UC Merced (4-14, 1-9) at the Greg and Cathie Hostetler Court in Merced, California, on Thursday and Friday, before facing Menlo (3-15, 2-7) on Sunday at Haynes-Prim Pavilion in Atherton, California.
When Cole Hartke rose from the right side for his 51st swing of the game, the ball flew over the net and crossed the court, narrowly contacting the court’s left-side line.
“Success is a journey, not a destination.”
Former UCLA tennis player Arthur Ashe famously coined it.
And the Bruins know better than most that it is the climb that has defined them this season.
No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball (20-0, 7-0 MPSF) is in the midst of a historic season, securing one of the best starts in program history in what could amount to its third national championship in four years.
Only one program has more national championship trophies than the Bruins.
But if Friday night was any indicator, 2026 may see that deficit eliminated.
No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball (19-0, 6-0 MPSF) swept No.
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