Main Story

UCLA rallied from a first-set loss to beat Illinois 3-1 in Champaign, snapping a four-match losing streak. The Bruins’ season-best blocking effort powered the comeback, capped by a solo block from Hazel Alevok to seal a tight fourth set.

By the Numbers
  • UCLA’s 16.5 blocks were a season high.
  • Jordyn Johnson had a career-high 9 blocks; Mija Bendziute and Eliana Urzua each recorded 12 kills.
  • Set scores: 17-25, 25-15, 25-21, 26-24.
State of Play
  • UCLA improves to 16-8 overall and 7-6 in Big Ten play; Illinois falls to 16-8 and 8-5.
  • The Bruins are 15-0 all time against the Illini.
  • UCLA faces No. 14 Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 5 p.m. PT on Big Ten Network.
Bottom Line

UCLA turned a difficult road match into a statement win by controlling the net and finding its composure late, giving the Bruins momentum heading into a matchup with ranked Purdue.