Bearing the title of reigning national champion is a prestigious accolade.
But the honor heralds the crucible of high stakes.
Coach John Speraw’s unit – the 2023 title holder – has ignored the pressure, focusing solely on the present.

LONG BEACH, CALIF. – Like the tide, volleyball is a game of highs and lows. 
One moment you’re riding the crest, and the next you’re beneath the waves, struggling to stay afloat. 
For the Bruins, it took every ounce of energy to ascend for air.

A dropped match at Pauley Pavilion to miss the title game two years ago.

National champions in 2023.
Now, the Bruins are on track to go back-to-back for trophy No.

This post was updated April 30 at 9:07 p.m.
LONG BEACH – John Speraw has long stressed the importance of coming out the gates firing.
In the coach’s past two matches, his team failed to complete the task.

Entering the national stage is a tricky feeling.
Each of the eight teams is three wins removed from the highest collegiate honor in the sport.
Success under the bright lights of Walter Pyramid has driven student-athletes to practice, compete and play their hearts out.

This post was updated April 28 at 9:49 p.m.
No. 1 seed UCLA men’s volleyball (23-5, 11-1 MPSF) dropped just one game in its conference slate en route to an 11-match winning streak to close its regular season.

This post was updated April 28 at 10:18 p.m.
Every story has two faces.
Janus. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
After a match, Cooper Robinson is swarmed by fans, friends and family, congratulating the redshirt sophomore outside hitter on a job well done.