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March 1, 2024 3:46 p.m.
Sophomore outside hitter Cheridyn Leverette (left) elevates and eyes the ball to serve. Graduate student middle blocker Desiree Becker (right) spikes the ball over her head. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)
The Bruins have ventured beyond Pauley Pavilion in the offseason.
Sophomore outside hitter Cheridyn Leverette and graduate student middle blocker Desiree Becker of UCLA women’s volleyball were selected among 200 players to participate in the Women’s National Team Open Program this past weekend in Colorado Springs.
By Rahaf Abumansour
Softball
Jan. 17, 2024 11:49 p.m.UCLA Athletics has produced 410 Olympic athletes in addition to coaches and other various staff. The 2020 Olympics had Bruins pick up 16 medals, adding to an overall count of 136 gold, 71 silver and 63 bronze medals.
By Felicia Keller, Ira Gorawara, Cecilia Schmitz, and Alexis Hinkle
Sports
Dec. 9, 2023 12:38 p.m.UCLA women’s volleyball’s Jen Malcom to take head coach spot at California
The holiday season marks significant change for the Bruins.
On Dec. 27 last year, UCLA women’s volleyball head coach Alfee Reft initiated a quest for a fresh, four-person cadre to fill his first coaching staff.
By Ira Gorawara
Sports
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. 29, 2023 3:46 p.m.Reft revitalizes UCLA women’s volleyball despite rocky season
This post was updated Nov. 30 at 11:37 p.m.
Déjà vu is in the air.
UCLA women’s volleyball missed out on an NCAA tournament appearance for the second straight year Sunday after yet another up-and-down season plagued by injuries and unforeseen losses.
By Amelie Ionescu
Features
Nov. 28, 2023 2:52 p.m.Kat Lutz endeavors to spread adoption awareness and importance, dismantle stigma
This post was updated Nov. 28 at 9:00 p.m.
Drawing a family tree doesn’t typically invoke much thought for an eight-year-old.
However, the elementary school activity triggered intrigue and emotion for Kat Lutz.
By Ira Gorawara
Sports
Nov. 22, 2023 10:52 a.m.UCLA women’s volleyball set to end its Pac-12 run, face Oregon State and USC
The Bruins are nearing their final serve of the regular season and potentially their 2023 campaign.
UCLA women’s volleyball (16-12, 8-10 Pac-12) will hit the road to Corvallis to face Oregon State (11-17, 6-12) on Wednesday, before returning to Los Angeles to see No.
By Una O'Farrell
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