Thursday, May 21

Women’s soccer’s Megan Oyster finds her center through adaptability

It was during a pregame meeting last year, before UCLA’s game at Notre Dame, when Megan Oyster saw something that made her heart skip a beat. Read more...

Photo: After getting most of her minutes off the bench at the start of her junior year, senior defender Megan Oyster finally received her broke into the starting lineup in a game against Notre Dame. After featuring for a full 90 minutes, Oyster became a key contributor for the Bruins and even created the golden goal that won the team a national championship. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA football’s Nate Iese shuffles through many positions, finds niche

It was during an early fall camp practice in an 11-on-11 scrimmage play when a Bruin defender had the misfortune of meeting redshirt sophomore fullback Nate Iese in open space. Read more...

Photo: With a 6-foot-3-inch, 250-pound build coupled with athleticism and dexterity, Nate Iese has often left his coaches wondering where to put him on the field. After shuffling from linebacker to the defensive line, and then to tight end, the redshirt sophomore found his niche at fullback last year, and has emerged as a receiving weapon in the UCLA offense this year. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Bruin athlete swims away from track of family tradition

Over the years, the Woepse family name has become somewhat of a staple in UCLA Athletics. The first was Elizabeth Woepse – UCLA pole vaulter from 2005-2008. Read more...

Photo: Despite growing up in a family with a storied history in UCLA pole vault, redshirt sophomore center Patrick Woepse decided not to embark on the same path his three siblings followed and instead forge his own legacy with UCLA water polo. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


From fútbol to football, Fabian Moreau finds his calling

Fabian Moreau was set up for failure. That’s the way his father, Berg Moreau, saw his situation, and so that’s what he told his son. At the time, the then-freshman running back didn’t see it much differently. Read more...

Photo: Junior Fabian Moreau overcame tremendous odds by becoming a starting cornerback after being switched to that position for the first time ever during his freshman year. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Football transfer player finds ‘new slate’ with Bruins

Toward the end of the third quarter of last year’s Russell Athletic Bowl, with Miami trailing Louisville 29-2, Hurricanes running back Dallas Crawford carried the ball up the middle and was stuffed for no gain. Read more...

Photo: Although he was projected to be a fourth round NFL Draft pick after last season, Malcolm Bunche decided to transfer from Miami to UCLA in order to exercise his final year of collegiate eligibility. “I felt like I could be better than a fourth round pick,” Bunche said. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Golfer Alison Lee ambitious after acclaimed freshman season

Looking back on childhood visits to Disneyland typically brings memories of the sheer awe and excitement felt when standing under the fireworks, surrounded by familiar characters and thrilling rides. Read more...

Photo: During her rookie season, Alison Lee has picked up multiple accolades, including Pac-12 Golfer and Freshman of the Year, Pac-12 individual champion and the inaugural ANNIKA Award. Despite all the success, the freshman has said she’s still unsatisfied and wants to strive for more. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA cross country runner leaves legacy of leadership

“How do you want to be remembered?” Zack Torres repeated these seven words to himself throughout an improbable cross country season that saw him fight his way back from multiple injuries to run in UCLA’s top seven at November’s Pac-12 championships. Read more...

Photo: Fifth-year distance runner Zack Torres doubles as a skilled heckler at most UCLA home games. Torres is a vocal leader as a member of his team in addition to using his words to get in the heads of Bruin opponents. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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