Sunday, May 10

Behind multiple comebacks, UCLA men’s tennis overcomes Grand Canyon

The Bruins’ lineup against the Antelopes didn’t contain any returning players from last year’s starting team. No. 23 UCLA men’s tennis (5-4) defeated Grand Canyon (6-3) by a score of 4-2 on Tuesday at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Govind Nanda played at the No. 1 singles spot for the first time in his UCLA tennis career, defeating Grand Canyon’s Lorenzo Fucile 6-3, 3-6, 6-2. Nanda has progressively moved up the singles order this season, beginning at No. 3 singles. (Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)


Swim and dive plunge into upcoming Pac-12 championships with a clear mind

With the regular season in the books, the Bruins’ focus will turn toward the postseason. UCLA swim and dive (8-3, 4-3 Pac-12) will head to Federal Way, Washington, on Tuesday, where it will compete for five consecutive days in the Pac-12 championships. Read more...

Photo: Senior Emma Schanz took home a win in the 100-yard backstroke in UCLA’s final regular season meet against USC on Feb. 15. Schanz recorded a time of 53.47 in the event. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin)


Baseball aims to shine brighter than CSUN, break three-year road loss streak

The Matadors have given the Bruins trouble on the road. No. 4 UCLA baseball (6-1) will play CSUN (5-3) on Tuesday with a chance to win its first road game against the team since 2015. Read more...

Photo: Freshman right-hander Nick Nastrini will take the mound on the road against CSUN on Tuesday afternoon. Nastrini threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings in his first career start against Loyola Marymount last week. (Isabelle Roy/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Men’s tennis to play against Grand Canyon, prepares for upcoming Pac-12 play

The Bruins haven’t dropped a point to Grand Canyon across the past two seasons. No. 14 UCLA men’s tennis (4-4) will face Grand Canyon (6-2) on Tuesday at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. Read more...

Photo: Junior Ben Goldberg said the Bruins are not underestimating Grand Canyon. Goldberg most recently faced USC’s Riley Smith at No. 4 singles, losing 6-1, 7-6 (3). (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)


UCLA gymnastics heads into Oklahoma matchup with high national rankings

The Bruins are dialing in. No. 2 UCLA gymnastics (7-0, 6-0 Pac-12) defeated then-No. 4 Utah (7-1, 5-1) on Saturday with its second straight score above 198. Read more...

Photo: Junior Kyla Ross scored a perfect 10 for the fourth consecutive meet against Utah on Saturday. Ross also won the all-around with a score of 39.775, remaining undefeated in the all-around this season. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin staff)


Associate head coach Rance Brown fosters diversity, brings passion to tennis court

For 15 years, Rance Brown commuted 66 miles from Laguna Beach. The then-volunteer assistant coach for UCLA women’s tennis had to wake up at 5 a.m. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s tennis associate head coach Rance Brown entered his 21st season this year as part of the coaching staff. Brown – who has been coaching tennis since 1977 – helped lead the Bruins to NCAA championships in 2008 and 2014. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin staff)


Beach volleyball remains undefeated with near-perfect showing in Hawaii

The Bruins fell just one match short of completing a perfect weekend. No. 1 UCLA beach volleyball (5-0) finished undefeated at the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic in Hawaii. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Abby Van Winkle and partner senior Zana Muno went undefeated on court three last weekend at the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic in Hawaii this weekend. UCLA beach volleyball remains undefeated on the season. (Anirudh Keni/Daily Bruin)