Samantha Peszek is back for another season of the newly-named Bruin Banter. In the first episode of the season, Peszek talks with UCLA head coach Valorie Kondos Field about the team's strong showing in the season opener, floor exercise choreography, the closeness of the team, Sunday's meet against Oregon State, and more.

UCLA resumes competition on Sunday, Jan. 19 against Oregon State at 6pm in Pauley Pavilion. The meet will be televised live on Pac-12 Networks. Tickets are on sale at the UCLA Central Ticket Office (310/UCLA-WIN or www.uclabruins.com/tickets).