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With family history of UCLA athletics, thrower Jacob Wilson prepares for debut

Despite a deep-seated family connection, redshirt freshman thrower Jacob Wilson forged his own path to UCLA. “Both my parents went to UCLA and were athletes; they definitely wanted me to come here but never forced me,” Wilson said. Read more...

Photo: Assistant coach John Frazier has served as the throw coach for UCLA track and field for the past six seasons before the 2019 season. Frazier said he is excited to see how young team members like redshirt freshman Jacob Wilson progress. (MacKenzie Coffman/Assistant Photo editor)


Women’s basketball loses two games over weekend, sets sights on deep NCAA run

Cori Close said the Bruins experienced two different shooting performances in their two losses this past weekend. “It was totally different,” the coach said. “I didn’t think shots were hard to come by on Friday (against Oregon State) … (but) I didn’t feel like we ever got in an offensive rhythm (against Oregon).” UCLA women’s basketball (9-8, 2-3 Pac-12) was outdone by No. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close said she believes that the Bruins have proven that they are a top-half conference team so far in their first four Pac-12 games. UCLA will face crosstown rival USC this weekend for their second meeting of the season.


The Rundown: Jan. 16

GymnasticsAngie Forburger, assistant Sports editor The Bruins swept this week’s Pac-12 honors. Freshman Margzetta Frazier, junior Kyla Ross and senior Katelyn Ohashi of No. 2 UCLA gymnastics (1-0) took home Pac-12 awards after their performances at Saturday’s Collegiate Challenge. Read more...

Photo: (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


Men’s volleyball aims to justify ranking with win against UCSB at home

The Bruins have a chance to clinch their first win against a ranked opponent this season. No. 6 UCLA men’s volleyball (4-1) will face No. 12 UC Santa Barbara (3-2) at Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday night. Read more...

Photo: Senior setter Micah Ma’a has posted 168 assists in five games started this season, including a season-high 45 against McKendree. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)


Three UCLA soccer players drafted in first rounds to major leagues

Men’s soccer Matthew Kenney, Daily Bruin reporter A pair of Bruins heard their names called in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft on Friday. FC Cincinnati selected former midfielder Frankie Amaya with the first overall pick, while Atlanta United FC chose senior midfielder Anderson Asiedu with the final pick of the opening round. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA midfielder Frankie Amaya is set to join expansion team FC Cincinnati after being selected with the No. 1 overall pick. Amaya posted two goals and two assists in 2018. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA gymnastics continues to dazzle on floor during Collegiate Challenge win

Gracie Kramer jumped off the podium after her floor routine and fell into the arms of coach Valorie Kondos Field. For the second straight meet, the junior scored just shy of a perfect 10. Read more...

Photo: Junior Gracie Kramer was one of five athletes to record a 9.925 or above on floor exercise at the Collegiate Challenge on Saturday. With a 9.950 against Nebraska, Kramer has now scored over a 9.900 on floor in the first two meets of the year. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


Men’s tennis shows promise in preseason play as regular season approaches

The Bruins are inching closer to the start of regular season. UCLA men’s tennis sent four players to compete in the National Collegiate Tennis Classic. The event took place at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California from Friday through Sunday. Read more...

Photo: Junior Ben Goldberg posted a 10-6 singles record and a 9-7 doubles mark in 2017-2018. Goldberg fell in the second round of the singles bracket this weekend. (Daily Bruin file photo)