After winning the all-around her first time competing all four events on Monday against Washington, walk-on freshman Sonya Meraz joins redshirt senior Samantha Peszek for this week's episode of Bruin Banter.

The two discuss Meraz's transition to college, what the coaches think of her quiet nature, and earning her all-around spot in the lineup. Also, hear their perspective as they recap the team's first 197 score of the season and learn what it's like being a freshman student-athlete at UCLA by following Napualani Hall through "A Day in the Life.

Watch Bruin Banter 2015: Episode 5

Previous Bruin Banter 2015 Episodes
Episode 1 (Peng-Peng Lee)
Episode 2 (Danusia Francis)
Episode 3 (Mikaela Gerber)
Episode 4 (Sadiqua Bynum)