UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close dubbed senior guard Kelli Hayes a “glue player” for her leadership on and off the court. Hayes looks back on her four years with the team and how living in the moment has changed her game. Read more...
Sports
Baseball, Sports
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March 1, 1:29 am
Baseball exhibition game against NC Dinos give freshmen chance to play
The Bruins were led by a freshmen-heavy lineup Wednesday, and their inexperience certainly showed. No. 11 UCLA baseball (7-1) fell to the NC Dinos 9-4 in an exhibition matchup. Read more...
Photo: Freshman right fielder Garrett Mitchell notched his eighth hit in seven games in an exhibition against the NC Dinos. (Abraham Ramirez/Daily Bruin)
Beach Volleyball, Sports
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March 1, 1:23 am
Beach volleyball victorious in two-game sweep against USC, Pepperdine
Three Bruin pairs helped secure victories against two of the top teams in the country. No. 3 UCLA beach volleyball (5-1) defeated No. 1 USC (4-2) and No. Read more...
Photo: Izzy Carey secured two straight-set victories against Pepperdine and USC for the Bruins with partner Megan Muret. The junior will face these two teams again this weekend and said remaining confident is key. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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March 1, 1:18 am
UCLA women’s basketball to begin Pac-12 Tournament
With the regular season in their rearview mirror, the Bruins and coach Cori Close are onto the Pac-12 Tournament to prove that their lofty expectations can still be met. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Jordin Canada and UCLA women’s basketball will take on the winner of Cal and Washington in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament on Friday. A Pac-12 title is one of the few things Canada has yet to accomplish. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin)
Men's Volleyball, Sports
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March 1, 1:12 am
Men’s volleyball hopes to turn around losing streak during conference play
The Bruins are on a three-game losing streak, but have a chance to win three games in conference play this week. No. 3 UCLA men’s volleyball (14-4, 3-1 MPSF) is set to face unranked Stanford (3-13, 1-4) at Maples Pavilion on Thursday. Read more...
Photo: Coach John Speraw said that focusing on the execution of back row sets and quick sets will be crucial to the Bruins’ upcoming success. No. 3 UCLA heads into this weekend on a three game losing streak and will take on Stanford and No. 5 BYU. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
Features, Sports, Swim & Dive
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March 1, 1:07 am
UCLA diver overcomes international unfamiliarities and sets new records
Éloïse Bélanger spent a year dreaming of using her local pools’ diving boards when she was a child. Divers had to be 7 years old, but Bélanger was only 6 at the time. Read more...
Photo: Junior diver Éloïse Bélanger began diving at the age of 7. Since then, she has competed on the Canadian senior national team and has won the Pac-12 Championships in 1-meter and 3-meter. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Baseball, Sports
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February 28, 1:15 am
UCLA baseball defeats Cal State Fullerton 12-2 in season’s first road game
The Bruin bats got hot late in a win over the Titans. No. 11 UCLA baseball (7-1) traveled to Cal State Fullerton (1-7) for a midweek contest Tuesday night, where the Bruins scored nine runs in the final two innings to secure a 12-2 victory. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore first baseman Michael Toglia hit a home run from both sides of the plate against Cal State Fullerton on Tuesday night. The Bruins beat the Titans 12-2, and are now 7-1. (Abraham Ramirez/Daily Bruin)