News Summary
The UCLA Bruins’ men’s volleyball team secured a thrilling 3-1 victory against the No. 9 Pepperdine Waves on March 29, 2025, extending their winning streak to ten consecutive matches. Despite dropping their first set since early March, the Bruins rallied with impressive performances from their players, notably showcasing teamwork and resilience. With only six regular-season matches left, UCLA remains at the top of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation standings, leaving fans eager for the continuation of this remarkable run.
UCLA Men’s Volleyball Racks Up a Decade of Wins Against Pepperdine
In the sunny shores of Los Angeles, the UCLA Bruins’ men’s volleyball team marched steadily toward victory, taking down the No. 9 Pepperdine Waves 3-1 on March 29, 2025, at the buzzing Firestone Fieldhouse. This thrilling match has stirred up excitement as the Bruins now boast an impressive winning streak of ten games!
The Game Breakdown
It wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Bruins, who entered the match with a solid record of 16-3 overall and a perfect 6-0 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF). During the contest, the Bruins dropped their first set since March 6, showing that even champions can face some turbulence along the way.
The first two sets were pure nail-biters, with UCLA edging out a 25-22 win in both. Just when it seemed like they were cruising, they hit a surprising snag, losing the third set to Pepperdine 25-27. Well, folks, you know how volleyball can be! It’s a rollercoaster ride full of ups and downs!
Lights, Camera, Action!
One of the more entertaining moments of the match came in the second set when a low-hanging light fixture caused a significant pause in play. The match halted for about seven minutes while officials debated the rules. But once they cleared all the buzz, the Bruins came back pumped up and ready to roll!
With a tight lead of 11-10 after the replay, the action picked back up. Fans were on the edge of their seats when redshirt junior outside hitter Cooper Robinson showcased some serious agility by retrieving a ball with his right foot, creating an opening for freshman outside hitter Sean Kelly to deliver a thunderous kill. Kelly didn’t just participate in the game; he shone brightly by achieving season and career highs in five areas including 12 kills, four blocks, and a hitting percentage of an impressive .545.
Dominant Duo
The Bruins had more stars lighting up the court! The junior middle blocker Cameron Thorne piloted the team with remarkable energy, recording a season-high of three aces while also contributing 10 kills and hitting an outstanding .615 percentage. Not to be left out, Cooper Robinson and junior outside hitter Zach Rama also racked up double-digit kills, scoring 17 and 14, respectively. Talk about teamwork!
Riding High into the MPSF
As the fourth set began, the Bruins fought back with all they had, racing to an early 4-1 lead. They maintained that momentum, not allowing the Waves to come within two points for the remainder of the match. UCLA brought down the curtain on this showdown with a decisive 25-16 win in the fourth set.
Now, with the Bruins holding firm at the top of the MPSF standings and only six regular-season matches left, the excitement is palpable. Fans can hardly wait to see if UCLA will continue their phenomenal streak and dominate their upcoming challenges. Will they keep that winning energy flowing? Only time will tell!
As the sun sets on another thrilling evening of collegiate volleyball, one thing is for sure: these Bruins are on fire and ready to show the world what they’re made of!
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Additional Resources
- UCLA Athletics: Robinson Named MPSF Offensive Player of the Week
- Daily Bruin: UCLA Men’s Volleyball Defeats Pepperdine for 10th Straight Victory
- Pepperdine Waves: Pepperdine Falls in Four Set Match Against No. 2 UCLA
- Wikipedia: UCLA Bruins Men’s Volleyball
- Google Search: UCLA Men’s Volleyball
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