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Dec. 8, 2025 7:33 p.m.
Garcia’s Glimpses: Women’s volleyball shows potential to dominate despite inconsistent 2025 campaign

Coach Alfee Reft sits in the middle of a team huddle. (Vanessa Man/Daily Bruin)

The Reft era has been characterized by ups and downs.
Coach Alfee Reft had mustered a 32-27 overall record with no postseason appearances before the start of the 2025 season.

By Gabriela Garcia

Sports

Dec. 5, 2025 9:20 p.m.
UCLA women’s volleyball falls to Kentucky in NCAA 2nd round, ending postseason run

And it ends. 
A season full of elevated expectations is over. 
No. 8 seed UCLA women’s volleyball (19-13, 12-8 Big Ten) fell to No. 1 seed Kentucky (27-2, 15-0 SEC) in a four-set thriller in the second round of the NCAA tournament Friday night at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. 
“I’m proud of our team for the match we played tonight, certainly for the run we had in this tournament,” said coach Alfee Reft.

By Gabriela Garcia

Sports

UCLA women’s volleyball underdogs entering match with No. 1 seed Kentucky

Sports

Dec. 4, 2025 5:01 p.m.

UCLA women’s volleyball outlasts Georgia Tech in five-set NCAA 1st round game

This post was updated Dec. 4 at 7:02 p.m.
No one needs a reminder of how quickly fortunes can shift in the postseason.
The last time the Bruins made it to the NCAA tournament was in 2021, where they fell in the regional semifinals.

By Una O'Farrell

Sports

Dec. 3, 2025 10:55 p.m.

UCLA women’s volleyball 2025 NCAA tournament predictions

This post was updated Dec. 4 at 3:51 p.m.
No. 8 seed UCLA women’s volleyball (18-12, 12-8 Big Ten) returns to the NCAA tournament to face Georgia Tech (16-13, 11-9 ACC) on Thursday after a three-year drought.

By Gabriela Garcia, Grant Walters, Kai Dizon, Chloe Agas, and Sinclair Richman

Sports

Dec. 3, 2025 7:38 p.m.

UCLA women’s volleyball to face Georgia Tech in first postseason game since 2021

Many people quit before they fulfill challenging aspirations.
Only those who embrace challenges will accomplish their goals and receive praise.
No. 8 seed UCLA women’s volleyball (18-12, 12-8 Big Ten) faced substantial adversity throughout its 2025 regular season campaign, but the squad clinched its first postseason bid in coach Alfee Reft’s Westwood tenure.

By Grant Walters

Sports

Nov. 29, 2025 8:13 p.m.

UCLA women’s volleyball beats Michigan, Michigan State to end conference play

This post was updated Nov. 30 at 8:43 p.m.
On a weekend built around gratitude, the Bruins found something of their own to be grateful for – their grit.

By Lilly Wellons

Sports

Nov. 25, 2025 4:53 p.m.

UCLA women’s volleyball looks to end postseason drought as regular season closes

Closing out a season is a key moment for any program.
The final matches are opportunities to build momentum for the playoffs and show season growth.

By Kate Bergfeld

Sports

Nov. 24, 2025 3:46 p.m.

UCLA women’s volleyball falls to Washington 3-0, looks toward end of season

A storm raged in the western region of the Evergreen State late Saturday night.
It led thousands of faithful Huskies to howl through the Seattle, Washington, night.

By Badri Viswanathan

Sports

Nov. 21, 2025 3:36 p.m.

Women’s volleyball wins final home game against Illinois in fiery 5-set finish

This post was updated Nov. 21 at 10:09 p.m.
Pauley Pavilion’s season finale stretched deep into a deciding fifth set.
And the Bruins made sure the last word belonged to the home team.

By Una O'Farrell

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