Friday, November 14
Los Angeles, CA
7:00 PM (PT)
UCLA
vs
No. 1 Nebraska
Maggie Li
Photo by: UCLA Athletics
Women's Volleyball Welcomes No. 1 Nebraska, Rutgers
November 12, 2025 | Women's Volleyball
UCLA (14-10, 8-6 Big Ten) vs. No. 1 Nebraska (24-0, 14-0 Big Ten)
Date/Time:ย Friday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. (PT)
Location:ย Los Angeles, Calif. (Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial)
Watch:ย Big Ten Network
Talent:ย Paul Sunderland (pxp); Holly McPeak (analyst)
Live Stats: ucla.statbroadcast.com
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UCLA (14-10, 8-6 Big Ten) vs. Rutgers (11-15, 2-12 Big Ten)
Date/Time:ย Saturday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m. (PT)
Location:ย Los Angeles, Calif. (Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial)
Watch:ย B1G+
Talent:ย Darren Preston (pxp); Victoria Dennis (analyst)
Live Stats: ucla.statbroadcast.com
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UCLA WELCOMES NO.1 NEBRASKA, RUTGERS TO PAULEY PAVILION
The UCLA women's volleyball team welcomes the nation's top team, No. 1 Nebraska, for a contest on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. (PT). The Bruins will then host Rutgers in a Senior Night matchup on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. (PT) to wrap up the weekend slate. Friday's match will be nationally broadcast on Big Ten Network while Saturday's action will be available for viewing on B1G+.
FIRST SERVE
LAST TIME OUT
UCLA edged out Northwestern in a thrilling five-set volleyball match at Pauley Pavilion, with standout performances from Phekran Kong, Cheridyn Leverette, and Maggie Li. Kong's return from injury energized the Bruins early, while Leverette's clutch kills sealed the dramatic 18-16 fifth-set victory. Li led the team with 15 kills and a double-double, and middle blockers Brooklyn Briscoe and Marianna Singletary combined for 15 blocks and 15 kills. Libero Lola Schumacher added 23 digs and a key kill, and setter Kate Duffey posted 41 assists and 12 digs. The win preserved UCLA's perfect record against Northwestern.
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LI IMPRESSES IN RETURN TO STARTING LINEUP
Maggie Li's return to the starting lineup in the Oct. 22 win over Maryland was nothing short of energizing for UCLA as she made her first start since Sept. 6. She stepped back onto the court with poise and precision, delivering 11 kills and eight digs in an impressive all-around performance. Li has now made four consecutive starts and has been extremely impressive as UCLA's best scorer during that span at 3.60 points-per-set and leads the team in kills-per-set (3.20) during the stretch.
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PK RETURNS FROM INJURY
Phekran Kong made a triumphant return to the court after an extended absence due to injury, immediately reasserting her presence with a commanding performance in the five-set win over Northwestern. Her impact was felt early and often, as she powered down 10 kills and anchored the net with three crucial blocks. Kong received the start at the opposite position, a spot in the lineup that has not seen a consistent starter this season. She has appeared in just seven matches this season, but the Bruins are 5-2 when she starts. Two of those victories came against ranked opponents (No. 14 Minnesota and No. 22 USC).
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SINGLETARY SHINES
Marianna Singletary delivered one of the most impressive performances of her UCLA career, powering the Bruins to a decisive victory over Washington on Nov. 2. The Charleston, S.C. native recorded a career-high 16 kills and added four blocks, (one solo) finishing with a career-best 18.5 points. Singletary ranks top-10 in the conference for total blocks (113 - 5th) and blocks-per-set (1.28 - 7th) and is now UCLA's second-leading scorer, averaging 3.00 points-per-set.
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SUPER SCHUMACHER
Lola Schumacher has been remarkably consistent for UCLA at the libero position, recording 20 games with double-digit digs this season. She leads the conference in digs-per-set (4.29) and ranks fourth in the Big Ten for total digs (339). In Schumacher's 21 starts, she has reached double figure digs in 20 of them.
DUFFEY DIMES
Kate Duffey garnered Big Ten Setter of the Week honors after orchestrating UCLA's offensive dominance by dishing out 66 assists in the team's back-to-back ranked sweeps over No. 14 Minnesota and No. 22 USC. The Bruins' setter has also been impressive on the defensive end as she posted a career-high 22 digs in the team's four set win over Washington on Nov. 2. Duffey recorded her sixth double-double of the year in that win, collecting 44 assists in addition to her 22-dig showing. She then came up with her seventh double-double in the five-set victory over Northwestern on Nov. 8, going for 41 assists and 12 digs.
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UCLA PICKED FIFTH
UCLA was picked to finish fifth out of 18 teams in the 2025 Big Ten Women's Volleyball Preseason Poll. In its first season as a Big Ten member, UCLA women's volleyball finished 14-15 overall and 8-12 in conference play. The Bruins recorded notable wins over No. 14 Georgia Tech, No. 24 Washington, and Ohio State, while pushing several ranked opponents to five sets, including reigning NCAA National Champion Penn State. Nebraska was picked as the conference favorite, followed by Penn State, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The Cornhuskers posted a regular season record of 33-3 and finished atop the Big Ten standings with a 19-1 mark in conference play. Four Bruins earned spots on the 20-member Big Ten Volleyball Preseason All-Conference Team, tying Nebraska for the most selections in the league. Outside hitters Cheridyn Leverette and Maggie Li joined middle blockers Marianna Singletary and Phekran Kong in receiving the preseason honors.
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Date/Time:ย Friday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. (PT)
Location:ย Los Angeles, Calif. (Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial)
Watch:ย Big Ten Network
Talent:ย Paul Sunderland (pxp); Holly McPeak (analyst)
Live Stats: ucla.statbroadcast.com
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UCLA (14-10, 8-6 Big Ten) vs. Rutgers (11-15, 2-12 Big Ten)
Date/Time:ย Saturday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m. (PT)
Location:ย Los Angeles, Calif. (Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial)
Watch:ย B1G+
Talent:ย Darren Preston (pxp); Victoria Dennis (analyst)
Live Stats: ucla.statbroadcast.com
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UCLA WELCOMES NO.1 NEBRASKA, RUTGERS TO PAULEY PAVILION
The UCLA women's volleyball team welcomes the nation's top team, No. 1 Nebraska, for a contest on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. (PT). The Bruins will then host Rutgers in a Senior Night matchup on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. (PT) to wrap up the weekend slate. Friday's match will be nationally broadcast on Big Ten Network while Saturday's action will be available for viewing on B1G+.
FIRST SERVE
- The Bruins triumphed over Northwestern in a back-and-forth five-set thriller on Saturday, Nov. 8.
- Phekran Kong returned from injury on Nov. 8 and recorded 10 kills at a .300 clip
- In Kong's seven appearances, UCLA is 5-2 with a pair of ranked wins - No. 14 Minnesota, No. 22 USC
- Maggie Li has started the last four matches and is UCLA's top scorer over that span (3.60 points-per-set)
- Kate Duffey posted her seventh double-double of the year with a massive 41-assist, 12-dig showing on Nov. 8
- Cheridyn Leverette achieved her 1,000th career kill in the win over Iowa on Sunday, Oct. 19
- Maggie Li also collected her 1,000th career recently, reaching he milestone on Thursday night in Eugene
- Lola Schumacher leads the Big Ten in digs-per-set (4.29) and is ranked fourth in total digs (339)
- Cheridyn Leverette posted a career-best hitting percentage of .520 with 15 kills in the win over Maryland
- The Bruins have a total of three ranked wins this season (No. 15 Penn State, No. 14 Minnesota, No. 22 USC)
- UCLA's win over No. 14 Minnesota was its first sweep over a ranked opponent since Oct. 31, 2021 (No. 8 Washington)
- Following UCLA's wins over No. 14 Minnesota and No. 22 USC Kate Duffey was named B1G Setter of the Week
- Cheridyn Leverette leads the team in scoring with 4.01 points-per-set and 3.69 kills-per-set
- Freshman Eliana Urzua has made an immediate impact, notching three 20+ kill performances and is UCLA's third-leading scorer at 2.90 points-per-set
- Marianna Singletary ranks top-10 in the conference for total blocks (113 - 5th) and blocks-per-set (1.28 - 7th)
- UCLA was ranked No. 18 in the AVCA Preseason Coaches Poll
- UCLA posted an overall record of 14-15 (8-12 Big Ten) in its inaugural season in the Big Ten
- The Bruins finished tied for 10th in the conference standings, sharing the spot with Michigan and Indiana with an 8-12 record
- In 2024, UCLA went 1-5 in five-set matches. This season, the Bruins are 3-1 in five-setters.
- UCLA welcomes 10 newcomers (five transfers, five freshmen) for the 2025 season
- Head Coach Alfee Reft enters his third season at the helm
- Nick Vogel joined Coach Reft's coaching staff in the summer. Vogel spent three seasons as the head assistant for the UCLA men's volleyball program
- Junior outside hitter Cheridyn Leverette garnered Honorable Mention AVCA All-American acclaim after her stellar campaign
- Leverette achieved double-digit kills in 20 consecutive matches from Aug. 30 to Nov. 2. She is just the fifth Bruin in the 25-point rally scoring era (2008-present) to achieve that feat
- Five transfers bolster Alfee Reft's 2025 squad, including Maggie Li (Cal), Phekran Kong (Louisville), Zayna Meyer (Long Beach State), Marianna Singletary (Texas), and Lola Schumacher (Wisconsin)
LAST TIME OUT
UCLA edged out Northwestern in a thrilling five-set volleyball match at Pauley Pavilion, with standout performances from Phekran Kong, Cheridyn Leverette, and Maggie Li. Kong's return from injury energized the Bruins early, while Leverette's clutch kills sealed the dramatic 18-16 fifth-set victory. Li led the team with 15 kills and a double-double, and middle blockers Brooklyn Briscoe and Marianna Singletary combined for 15 blocks and 15 kills. Libero Lola Schumacher added 23 digs and a key kill, and setter Kate Duffey posted 41 assists and 12 digs. The win preserved UCLA's perfect record against Northwestern.
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LI IMPRESSES IN RETURN TO STARTING LINEUP
Maggie Li's return to the starting lineup in the Oct. 22 win over Maryland was nothing short of energizing for UCLA as she made her first start since Sept. 6. She stepped back onto the court with poise and precision, delivering 11 kills and eight digs in an impressive all-around performance. Li has now made four consecutive starts and has been extremely impressive as UCLA's best scorer during that span at 3.60 points-per-set and leads the team in kills-per-set (3.20) during the stretch.
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PK RETURNS FROM INJURY
Phekran Kong made a triumphant return to the court after an extended absence due to injury, immediately reasserting her presence with a commanding performance in the five-set win over Northwestern. Her impact was felt early and often, as she powered down 10 kills and anchored the net with three crucial blocks. Kong received the start at the opposite position, a spot in the lineup that has not seen a consistent starter this season. She has appeared in just seven matches this season, but the Bruins are 5-2 when she starts. Two of those victories came against ranked opponents (No. 14 Minnesota and No. 22 USC).
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SINGLETARY SHINES
Marianna Singletary delivered one of the most impressive performances of her UCLA career, powering the Bruins to a decisive victory over Washington on Nov. 2. The Charleston, S.C. native recorded a career-high 16 kills and added four blocks, (one solo) finishing with a career-best 18.5 points. Singletary ranks top-10 in the conference for total blocks (113 - 5th) and blocks-per-set (1.28 - 7th) and is now UCLA's second-leading scorer, averaging 3.00 points-per-set.
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SUPER SCHUMACHER
Lola Schumacher has been remarkably consistent for UCLA at the libero position, recording 20 games with double-digit digs this season. She leads the conference in digs-per-set (4.29) and ranks fourth in the Big Ten for total digs (339). In Schumacher's 21 starts, she has reached double figure digs in 20 of them.
DUFFEY DIMES
Kate Duffey garnered Big Ten Setter of the Week honors after orchestrating UCLA's offensive dominance by dishing out 66 assists in the team's back-to-back ranked sweeps over No. 14 Minnesota and No. 22 USC. The Bruins' setter has also been impressive on the defensive end as she posted a career-high 22 digs in the team's four set win over Washington on Nov. 2. Duffey recorded her sixth double-double of the year in that win, collecting 44 assists in addition to her 22-dig showing. She then came up with her seventh double-double in the five-set victory over Northwestern on Nov. 8, going for 41 assists and 12 digs.
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UCLA PICKED FIFTH
UCLA was picked to finish fifth out of 18 teams in the 2025 Big Ten Women's Volleyball Preseason Poll. In its first season as a Big Ten member, UCLA women's volleyball finished 14-15 overall and 8-12 in conference play. The Bruins recorded notable wins over No. 14 Georgia Tech, No. 24 Washington, and Ohio State, while pushing several ranked opponents to five sets, including reigning NCAA National Champion Penn State. Nebraska was picked as the conference favorite, followed by Penn State, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The Cornhuskers posted a regular season record of 33-3 and finished atop the Big Ten standings with a 19-1 mark in conference play. Four Bruins earned spots on the 20-member Big Ten Volleyball Preseason All-Conference Team, tying Nebraska for the most selections in the league. Outside hitters Cheridyn Leverette and Maggie Li joined middle blockers Marianna Singletary and Phekran Kong in receiving the preseason honors.
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