Thursday, November 20
Los Angeles, CA
7:00 PM (PT)
UCLA
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Illinois
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UCLA Hosts Illinois for Final Home Match; Travels to Washington
November 18, 2025 | Women's Volleyball
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UCLA (15-11, 9-7 Big Ten) vs. Illinois (13-12, 8-8 Big Ten)
Date/Time:ย Thursday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. (PT)
Location:ย Los Angeles, Calif. (Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial)
Watch:ย Fox Sports 1
Talent:ย Greg Mescall (pxp); Anna Connelly (analyst)
Live Stats: ucla.statbroadcast.com
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UCLA (15-11, 9-7 Big Ten) at Washington (11-15, 6-10 Big Ten)
Date/Time:ย Saturday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. (PT)
Location:ย Seattle, Wash. (Alaska Airlines Arena)
Watch:ย B1G+
Talent:ย Jason Dorow (pxp); Marin Grote (analyst)
Live Stats: washington.statbroadcast.com
UCLA HOSTS ILLINOIS FOR FINAL HOME MATCH; TRAVELS TO WASHINGTON
The UCLA women's volleyball team welcomes Illinois for its final home contest of the 2025 season on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. (PT). The Bruins will then travel to Washington on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. (PT) to wrap up the weekend slate. Thursday's match will be nationally broadcast on FS1 while Saturday's action will be available for viewing on B1G+.
FIRST SERVE
LAST TIME OUT
UCLA women's volleyball had a dramatic weekend at Pauley Pavilion, first battling No. 1 Nebraska before a record crowd of 10,498 and snapping the Huskers' 48-set winning streak with a third-set victory, though ultimately falling in four sets. Maggie Li starred with a season-high 20 kills and a double-double, while Cheridyn Leverette and Marianna Singletary added strong offensive support. The following night, the Bruins rebounded on senior night with a straight-sets sweep of Rutgers, fueled by Leverette's 16 kills and Li's third consecutive double-double. Brooklyn Briscoe sealed the win with late kills, and setter Kate Duffey and libero Lola Schumacher anchored the offense and defense. The split left UCLA at 15-11 overall and 9-7 in Big Ten play heading into their final home match against Illinois.
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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 dropped a season-high 20 kills and racked up 10 digs in a remarkable double-double against No. 1 Nebraska. Li has now made six consecutive starts and has been extremely impressive as UCLA's best scorer during that span at 3.89 points-per-set and is second on the the team in kills-per-set (3.55) 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 nine matches this season, but the Bruins are 6-3 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 three in the conference for total blocks (125 - 2nd) and blocks-per-set (1.32 - 3rd) and is now UCLA's second-leading scorer, averaging 3.05 points-per-set.
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SUPER SCHUMACHER
Lola Schumacher has been remarkably consistent for UCLA at the libero position, recording 22 games with double-digit digs this season. She leads the conference in digs-per-set (4.31) and ranks third in the Big Ten for total digs (371). In Schumacher's 23 starts, she has reached double figure digs in 22 of them.
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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. Against No. 1 Nebraska, Duffey tallied her eighth double-double with 45 assists and 10 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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UCLA (15-11, 9-7 Big Ten) vs. Illinois (13-12, 8-8 Big Ten)
Date/Time:ย Thursday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. (PT)
Location:ย Los Angeles, Calif. (Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial)
Watch:ย Fox Sports 1
Talent:ย Greg Mescall (pxp); Anna Connelly (analyst)
Live Stats: ucla.statbroadcast.com
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UCLA (15-11, 9-7 Big Ten) at Washington (11-15, 6-10 Big Ten)
Date/Time:ย Saturday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. (PT)
Location:ย Seattle, Wash. (Alaska Airlines Arena)
Watch:ย B1G+
Talent:ย Jason Dorow (pxp); Marin Grote (analyst)
Live Stats: washington.statbroadcast.com
UCLA HOSTS ILLINOIS FOR FINAL HOME MATCH; TRAVELS TO WASHINGTON
The UCLA women's volleyball team welcomes Illinois for its final home contest of the 2025 season on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. (PT). The Bruins will then travel to Washington on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. (PT) to wrap up the weekend slate. Thursday's match will be nationally broadcast on FS1 while Saturday's action will be available for viewing on B1G+.
FIRST SERVE
- UCLA snapped Nebraska's 48-set win streak on Friday night
- In the match against No. 1 Nebraska, UCLA set a new program attendance record with a crowd of 10,498
- The Bruins are the first and only Big Ten team to take a set from Nebraska this season
- Maggie Li has started the last six matches and is UCLA's top scorer over that span (3.89 points-per-set)
- Li has recorded three straight double-doubles, including four in the last five matches
- Phekran Kong returned from injury on Nov. 8 and recorded 10 kills at a .300 clip
- In Kong's nine appearances, UCLA is 6-3 with a pair of ranked wins - No. 14 Minnesota, No. 22 USC
- Marianna Singletary ranks top three in the conference for total blocks (125 - 2nd) and blocks-per-set (1.32 - 3rd)
- Kate Duffey has eight double-doubles on the season
- 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 (4.31) and is ranked third in total digs (371)
- 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 4.08 points-per-set and 3.77 kills-per-set
- Freshman Eliana Urzua has made an immediate impact, notching three 20+ kill performances and is UCLA's third-leading scorer at 2.81 points-per-set
- 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 women's volleyball had a dramatic weekend at Pauley Pavilion, first battling No. 1 Nebraska before a record crowd of 10,498 and snapping the Huskers' 48-set winning streak with a third-set victory, though ultimately falling in four sets. Maggie Li starred with a season-high 20 kills and a double-double, while Cheridyn Leverette and Marianna Singletary added strong offensive support. The following night, the Bruins rebounded on senior night with a straight-sets sweep of Rutgers, fueled by Leverette's 16 kills and Li's third consecutive double-double. Brooklyn Briscoe sealed the win with late kills, and setter Kate Duffey and libero Lola Schumacher anchored the offense and defense. The split left UCLA at 15-11 overall and 9-7 in Big Ten play heading into their final home match against Illinois.
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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 dropped a season-high 20 kills and racked up 10 digs in a remarkable double-double against No. 1 Nebraska. Li has now made six consecutive starts and has been extremely impressive as UCLA's best scorer during that span at 3.89 points-per-set and is second on the the team in kills-per-set (3.55) 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 nine matches this season, but the Bruins are 6-3 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 three in the conference for total blocks (125 - 2nd) and blocks-per-set (1.32 - 3rd) and is now UCLA's second-leading scorer, averaging 3.05 points-per-set.
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SUPER SCHUMACHER
Lola Schumacher has been remarkably consistent for UCLA at the libero position, recording 22 games with double-digit digs this season. She leads the conference in digs-per-set (4.31) and ranks third in the Big Ten for total digs (371). In Schumacher's 23 starts, she has reached double figure digs in 22 of them.
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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. Against No. 1 Nebraska, Duffey tallied her eighth double-double with 45 assists and 10 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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