Wednesday, November 26
Ann Arbor, MI
4:00 PM (PT)
UCLA
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Michigan
Phekran Kong
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UCLA Concludes Regular Season at Michigan, Michigan State
November 25, 2025 | Women's Volleyball
UCLA (16-12, 10-8 Big Ten) at Michigan (21-8, 11-7 Big Ten)
Date/Time:ย Wednesday, Nov. 26, 4 p.m. (PT)
Location:ย Ann Arbor, Mich. (Cliff Keen Arena)
Watch:ย B1G+
Talent:ย Bob Brainerd (pxp); Michelle Wenzel (analyst)
Live Stats: michigan.statbroadcast.com
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UCLA (16-12, 10-8 Big Ten) at Michigan State (18-10, 8-10 Big Ten)
Date/Time:ย Friday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m. (PT)
Location:ย East Lansing, Mich. (Breslin Center)
Watch:ย B1G+
Talent:ย Liam Chudler (pxp); Madison Groff (analyst); Charlotte Terbrack (sideline)
Live Stats: michiganstate.statbroadcast.com
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UCLA CONCLUDES REGULAR SEASON AT MICHIGAN, MICHIGAN STATE
The UCLA women's volleyball team will wrap up the regular season with a pair of contests in the state of Michigan. The Bruins take on Michigan on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 4 p.m. (PT), then face off against Michigan State on Friday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. (PT) to conclude the weekend slate. Both contests will be available for viewing on B1G+.
FIRST SERVE
LAST TIME OUT
UCLA capped its home schedule with a thrilling five-set win over Illinois, highlighted by Cheridyn Leverette's 20 kills, Lola Schumacher's career-high 27 digs, and breakout double-doubles from Maggie Li and Marianna Singletary, before falling in straight sets to Washington on the road. Against Illinois, the Bruins rallied behind strong defense and clutch late points to secure a 15-12 fifth-set victory, while in Seattle, despite double-digit kills from Leverette, Li, and Singletary and Kate Duffey reaching 1,000 career assists, UCLA was unable to hold off the Huskies' late surges, dropping the match 17-25, 25-27, 18-25. The split left the Bruins at 16-12 overall and 10-8 in Big Ten play heading into their final week of the regular season.
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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 eight consecutive starts and has been extremely impressive as UCLA's second-leading scorer during that span at 3.78 points-per-set and is second on the the team in kills-per-set (3.50) 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 10 matches this season, but the Bruins are 7-3 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-five in the conference for total blocks (136 - 3rd) and blocks-per-set (1.32 - T5) and is now UCLA's second-leading scorer, averaging 3.13 points-per-set.
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SUPER SCHUMACHER
Lola Schumacher has been remarkably consistent for UCLA at the libero position, recording 24 games with double-digit digs this season. She leads the conference in digs-per-set (4.39) and ranks second in the Big Ten for total digs (413). In Schumacher's 25 starts, she has reached double figure digs in 24 of them.
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DUFFEY DIMES
Kate Duffey recently achieved her 1,000th career assist in the match against Washington (Nov. 22). She 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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Date/Time:ย Wednesday, Nov. 26, 4 p.m. (PT)
Location:ย Ann Arbor, Mich. (Cliff Keen Arena)
Watch:ย B1G+
Talent:ย Bob Brainerd (pxp); Michelle Wenzel (analyst)
Live Stats: michigan.statbroadcast.com
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UCLA (16-12, 10-8 Big Ten) at Michigan State (18-10, 8-10 Big Ten)
Date/Time:ย Friday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m. (PT)
Location:ย East Lansing, Mich. (Breslin Center)
Watch:ย B1G+
Talent:ย Liam Chudler (pxp); Madison Groff (analyst); Charlotte Terbrack (sideline)
Live Stats: michiganstate.statbroadcast.com
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UCLA CONCLUDES REGULAR SEASON AT MICHIGAN, MICHIGAN STATE
The UCLA women's volleyball team will wrap up the regular season with a pair of contests in the state of Michigan. The Bruins take on Michigan on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 4 p.m. (PT), then face off against Michigan State on Friday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. (PT) to conclude the weekend slate. Both contests will be available for viewing on B1G+.
FIRST SERVE
- Heading into the final week of the regular season, UCLA sits at 42 in the RPI rankings
- UCLA snapped Nebraska's 48-set win streak
- 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
- Cheridyn Leverette was selected in the fourth round of the MLV Draft by the Orlando Valkyries
- Maggie Li has started the last eight matches and is UCLA's second-leading scorer over that span (3.78 points-per-set)
- Li has recorded five double-doubles in the last seven matches
- Phekran Kong returned from injury on Nov. 8 and recorded 10 kills at a .300 clip
- In Kong's 10 appearances, UCLA is 7-3 with a pair of ranked wins - No. 14 Minnesota, No. 22 USC
- Marianna Singletary ranks top-five in the conference for total blocks (136 - 3rd) and blocks-per-set (1.32 - T5th)
- Kate Duffey has eight double-doubles on the season
- Duffey recorded her 1,000th career assist in UCLA's match at Washington (Nov. 22)
- 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 the milestone on Thursday night in Eugene
- Lola Schumacher leads the Big Ten in digs-per-set (4.39) and is ranked second in total digs (413)
- 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 4.12 points-per-set and 3.79 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 4-1 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 capped its home schedule with a thrilling five-set win over Illinois, highlighted by Cheridyn Leverette's 20 kills, Lola Schumacher's career-high 27 digs, and breakout double-doubles from Maggie Li and Marianna Singletary, before falling in straight sets to Washington on the road. Against Illinois, the Bruins rallied behind strong defense and clutch late points to secure a 15-12 fifth-set victory, while in Seattle, despite double-digit kills from Leverette, Li, and Singletary and Kate Duffey reaching 1,000 career assists, UCLA was unable to hold off the Huskies' late surges, dropping the match 17-25, 25-27, 18-25. The split left the Bruins at 16-12 overall and 10-8 in Big Ten play heading into their final week of the regular season.
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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 eight consecutive starts and has been extremely impressive as UCLA's second-leading scorer during that span at 3.78 points-per-set and is second on the the team in kills-per-set (3.50) 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 10 matches this season, but the Bruins are 7-3 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-five in the conference for total blocks (136 - 3rd) and blocks-per-set (1.32 - T5) and is now UCLA's second-leading scorer, averaging 3.13 points-per-set.
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SUPER SCHUMACHER
Lola Schumacher has been remarkably consistent for UCLA at the libero position, recording 24 games with double-digit digs this season. She leads the conference in digs-per-set (4.39) and ranks second in the Big Ten for total digs (413). In Schumacher's 25 starts, she has reached double figure digs in 24 of them.
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DUFFEY DIMES
Kate Duffey recently achieved her 1,000th career assist in the match against Washington (Nov. 22). She 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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