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The Rundown: April 12

Track and FieldNicholas Yekikian, assistant Sports editor Usually, when awards are administered by either the MPSF or the NCAA, just one or two athletes from a particular team are singled out for something exceptional. Read more...

Photo: Junior Sarah Sponcil and partner sophomore Lily Justine were named this week’s Pac-12 Beach Volleyball Pair of the Week. The duo extended its win streak to 10 this past weekend at the Stanford West Coast Classic and has only dropped one set in its last six matches.(Habeba Mostafa/Daily Bruin)


As UCLA linemen head for NFL draft, Chip Kelly orchestrates challenging turnover

UCLA football boasts a rich history along the offensive line. The program, which churned out three All-Americans on the line in the 1990’s, has seen at least one lineman selected in the NFL draft in three of the past four years. Read more...

Photo: Kolton Miller is in line to be one of UCLA’s next pro offensive lineman – joining a deep history of Bruins to make it to football’s highest level at that position – but the 2019 offensive line picture is still unclear. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Women’s water polo dives into final game of regular season

Performances in power-play situations have defined the way the UCLA women’s water polo team plays its games this season. In anticipation of its final regular season game of the year, the Bruins will have two weeks off from competition to tighten their loose ends. Read more...

Photo: Throughout the season, the Bruins’ performance in 6-on-5 and 5-on-6 situations have been key in the outcome of games. UCLA now has a two-week break from competition to work on preparing for its last game of the regular season. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)


UCLA women’s golf to defend Pac-12 title following subpar performance

Freshman Patty Tavatanakit trailed by three strokes with two holes to go. Tavatanakit promptly made back-to-back birdies to close her tournament Tuesday, surging into a tie atop the leaderboard at 8-under par for her second individual victory as a Bruin. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s golf’s freshman Patty Tavatanakit picked up her second individual victory of the season Tuesday at the Silverado Showdown. However, the Bruins finished tied for fifth place as a team. (UCLA Athletics)


Beach volleyball looks to capitalize on success in postseason

The Bruins will have another stab at capitalizing on the regular season’s success in the postseason – this time with a more experienced, deep roster. No. Read more...

Photo: Junior Nicole McNamara and partner, junior Megan McNamara, went undefeated this past weekend at the Stanford West Coast Classic, helping grow the Bruins’ win streak to 25. This is the longest win streak in UCLA history. (Habeba Mostafa/Daily Bruin)


UCLA baseball to face Utah after upset against Long Beach State

The Bruins did something Tuesday they hadn’t done all year. Fresh off a series win over No. 2 Stanford, No. 17 UCLA baseball (19-9, 8-4 Pac-12) was upset by unranked Long Beach State (13-20) 5-2. Read more...

Photo: Second baseman Chase Strumpf was one of two Bruins to record a hit Tuesday night against Long Beach State. The sophomore is now hitting .324 on the season. (Isabelle Roy/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Around the League: Conference play continues for Pac-12 softball, baseball teams

Softball Nicholas Yekikian, assistant Sports editor With conference play in full swing, the No. 1 Washington Huskies are leading the nation and the Pac-12 with a 39-2 overall record and a 10-2 conference record. Read more...

Photo: The Pac-12 is now in the middle of intraconference play, and three of the nations top five teams come from the Bruins’ home conference. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)