UCLA Volleyball Hosts Washington
The UCLA women’s volleyball team begins a three-match homestand to close out the regular season by hosting No. 18 Washington on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. (PT) at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial, uclabruins.com reported.
The Bruins enter the seventh weekend of Big Ten play with a 7-7 record in conference matches and sit tied for ninth place in the league standings. First-year head coach Matt Werle guides the squad into the matchup following a split on their recent Midwest road trip.
Watch UCLA Volleyball Matches on B1G+
Thursday’s opening match against Washington streams live on B1G+ with Darren Preston on play-by-play and Victoria Dennis providing analysis. Fans can follow live statistics on uclabruins.com.
The homestand continues Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. (PT) when UCLA welcomes No. 12 Oregon to Pauley Pavilion. Shane Donovan and Harry Kassif will call that match, which also streams on B1G+.
Recent Road Results
UCLA went 1-1 on its latest road trip, starting with a four-set comeback victory at Illinois on Nov. 5. The Bruins overcame a first-set loss by totaling a season-high 16.5 team blocks and securing a berth in the inaugural Big Ten Volleyball Tournament.
Mija Bendziute and Eliana Urzua each tallied 12 kills against Illinois, while Jordyn Johnson added a career-high nine blocks. Two days later at No. 14 Purdue, UCLA dropped a four-set match despite 14.5 team blocks and a season-high 17 kills from Urzua.
Singletary Nearing Block Records
Marianna Singletary anchors the UCLA defense and leads the Big Ten in both blocks per set (1.48) and total blocks (138). She ranks fifth nationally in total blocks and ninth in the country for blocks per set.
Singletary is closing in on the program’s modern-era single-season blocking record of 180 total blocks, set by Amanda Gil in 2009. She also sits within reach of Gil’s single-season mark of 158 block assists from that same campaign.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Matt Werle take over as head coach?
UCLA Athletics named Matt Werle head coach of the women’s volleyball program in February 2026, according to uclabruins.com. He arrived in Westwood following a stint as associate head coach and offensive coordinator at Kansas.
How can fans watch the matches against Washington and Oregon?
Both contests will be streamed live on B1G+, the Big Ten Network’s subscription streaming platform. Subscriptions are available via annual passes for $89.99 or monthly passes for $12.99 at www.bigtenplus.com.
How many newcomers joined the Bruins for the 2026 season?
UCLA welcomed seven newcomers to the roster for the 2026 campaign, consisting of three transfers and four freshmen.
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