UCLA's academic schedule is on a quarter system, therefore the Bruins did not begin classes until Thursday, Sept. 28. UCLA had already finalized its 2000 schedule when the Bruins were invited to the State Farm Women's Volleyball Classic, adding the nation's premier tournament to the team's pre-conference schedule. If you think that Presidential Candidates George W. Bush and Al Gore logged a lot of miles on the campaign trail, just take a look at the Bruins schedule during the first month of the season. Along the way, UCLA faced off against eight teams away from Pauley Pavilion that appeared in either poll at match time. Approximately 14,900 miles.
Many Bruins continue to move up on the school's career lists.
Ashley Bowles has also achieved the 1,000 kill milestone, checking in with 1,109. With 4,210 career assists, sophomore setter Erika Selsor leads the Pac-10 list of active setters. She will be lost to the Bruins for all of the 2000 season. Eckmier had surgery on the knee on Sept. 7. UCLA earned all nine possible votes, as coaches are not allowed to include their own team on their preseason ballot.