The University of California, Los Angeles women’s volleyball team fell to No. 8 Wisconsin in straight sets on November 1, 2026, at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. Wisconsin won the match with set scores of 25-22, 25-17, and 25-17.
Wisconsin hit .354 with 45 kills and 14 blocks, led by Decelise Champion’s match-high 15 kills and eight blocks and Eva Travis’ 11 kills on .647 hitting. UCLA ended with 39 kills, a .142 hitting percentage, and six blocks.
UCLA’s Marianna Singletary led with 10 kills on .286 hitting and added two blocks. Eliana Urzua contributed nine kills and three blocks, while Maggie Li and Mija Bendziute each had seven kills. Defensively, Kat Lutz recorded 11 digs to pace the Bruins.
The first set featured eight ties and three lead changes. UCLA fought back from a five-point deficit to tie at 22-22, but Wisconsin scored the final three points. The Badgers took control in the second and third sets with key scoring runs to complete the sweep.
UCLA will next play on the road against Illinois on November 5, 2026, with a 4 p.m. Pacific Time first serve.
CSB Take
This match underscores the challenge for UCLA women’s volleyball facing top-10 competition in the Big Ten. Despite a competitive first set and solid performances from players like Marianna Singletary, the Bruins struggled to contain Wisconsin’s potent offense and net presence. Building consistency and tightening defense will be crucial as UCLA looks ahead to its upcoming conference matches.
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