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Last-minute layup leads men’s basketball to best Beavers

Chris Smith hadn’t started a game in over a month. But the sophomore guard made two of the Bruins’ biggest plays Thursday night. UCLA men’s basketball (14-13, 7-7 Pac-12) staved off a late comeback from Oregon State (16-9, 8-5), winning 68-67. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Chris Smith scored the game-winner for UCLA men’s basketball in his first start since Jan. 19. Smith also rose up to dunk on 7-foot Oregon State forward Kylor Kelley in the second half to give the Bruins their largest lead of the night. (Hannah Burnett/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA men’s basketball leads Oregon State 40-31 at halftime

David Singleton entered the game with the second-best offensive rating by a UCLA freshman guard this decade. In his first career start, the Bruins hit the ground running on the offensive end. Read more...

Photo: In his first career start, freshman guard David Singleton scored eight points in the first half on 2-of-2 shooting from deep. Singleton is UCLA men’s basketball’s leading 3-point shooter, owning a 44.2 percent mark from downtown. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin staff)


Bruin beach volleyball sets sail with 5-0 sweep of Cal Poly

The celebration of last year’s national title is over. “The takeaway from last year was a sense of confidence – that we can do this,” said coach Stein Metzger. Read more...

Photo: Senior Izzy Carey hit a high line kill on court five to clinch the dual victory for UCLA beach volleyball. The Bruins swept Cal Poly in its season opener Thursday morning. (Anirudh Keni/Daily Bruin)


Around the League: Feb. 21

Men’s basketballSam Connon, assistant Sports editor With three weekends left on the Pac-12 slate, one team stands above the rest. Washington (21-5, 12-1 Pac-12) may have lost its bid at an undefeated conference season against Arizona State (18-8, 9-5) on Feb. Read more...

Photo: (MacKenzie Coffman/Assistant Photo editor)


Men’s basketball to continue push for playoff position in upcoming homestand

If the Bruins want to clinch a bye in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament, they’ll need to pick up some wins down the stretch. Read more...

Photo: Freshman guard Jules Bernard said UCLA men’s basketball needs to focus on opening games with more energy and intensity. The Bruins let a 9-point lead turn into a 9-point halftime deficit against Stanford on Saturday in a 104-80 loss. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)


Men’s volleyball beats Concordia in straight sets to remain undefeated in MPSF

The Bruins remain undefeated in conference play. No. 6 UCLA men’s volleyball (11-4, 3-0 MPSF) overcame unranked Concordia University Irvine (5-11, 1-3) in straight sets Wednesday night at CU Arena. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior opposite Brandon Rattray (center) led UCLA men’s volleyball with 13 kills against Concordia University Irvine. Rattray hit for .450 and posted four service aces against the Eagles. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


UCLA men’s golf places a hard-won fourth at The Prestige

The final round was the Bruins’ downfall. UCLA men’s golf placed fourth with a 14-over 866 at The Prestige presented by Charles Schwab, finishing 28 strokes behind No. Read more...

Photo: Junior Hidetoshi Yoshihara tied for 17th place at The Prestige presented by Charles Schwab after shooting a 4-over 216 on the week. Yoshihara shot a 73 in both the first and third rounds, but shot an even-par 71 on Tuesday. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)