Assistant coach Tony Ker is the NCAA’s all-time leader in digscq link 1, but how is he at pingpong? This week on Out of System, Daily Bruin’s women’s volleyball beat writers sit down with Parsa Rezvani – a team manager – to talk about the Bruins’ new formation, upcoming scouring reports and a postgame pingpong tournament. Read more...
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Men's Water Polo, Sports
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November 9, 8:59 pm
Q&A: Daily Trojan writer delves into UCLA-USC water polo matchup
It’s No. 1 vs. No. 2, a national championship rematch, with Olympians facing Olympians, the highest-powered offense vs. a tested defense – the narratives for the yearly Crosstown Splashdown between UCLA and USC continue to stack up. Read more...
Photo: According to Daily Trojan water polo beat writer Keith Demolder, No. 2 USC has a trend of giving up catch-and-shoot goals from center, where UCLA senior Gordon Marshall thrives. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Men's Soccer, Sports
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November 9, 8:26 pm
Men’s soccer depends on victory against Aztecs for shot at postseason
The UCLA men’s soccer season is on the line. Thursday night at Drake Stadium, the Bruins will finish conference play against the No. 16 Aztecs, naturally hoping for a victory but more importantly, to improve their chances at an at-large bid into postseason play. Read more...
Photo: Forward Abu Danladi is tied for the team lead at five goals this season. However, unlike his teammates who have played 17 games, the senior has reached the high-water mark in only eight games after returning from an injury. (Hannah Ye/Assistant Photo editor)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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November 9, 7:57 pm
UCLA women’s basketball adjusts strategies with 2016-2017 lineup
Nirra Fields left UCLA with a gaping hole. After her final game last year, a Sweet 16 loss to Texas, the three-time All-Conference guard graduated after having taken the Bruins farther than they had gone in 16 years. Read more...
Photo: Point guard Jordin Canada is coming off an All-Conference year. Canada finished second in the Pac-12 in assists and averaged 16.1 points per game. The junior has been pegged as the No. 21 player in the country. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Men's Basketball, Sports
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November 9, 7:50 pm
Men’s basketball looks to improved defense for successful season
It’s a new year, with many new high-profile recruits coming in, but the same question remains for the Bruins. Can they play defense? The UCLA men’s basketball team struggled to stop anyone – both on the perimeter and in the paint – last season. Read more...
Photo: (Kaley Powers/Daily Bruin contributor)
Men's Basketball, Sports
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November 8, 11:30 pm
Men’s basketball gains depth, expects improved defense in 2016-2017 season
The passes were there, the shooting was there, now UCLA men’s basketball is focusing on what went wrong for them it year – defense. The Bruins gave up an average of 76.7 points a game last season behind an inconsistent defense that switched back and forth from man-to-man to zone. Read more...
Photo: Defense will be key for the Bruins this year after they give up 76 points a game last season. With more depth, UCLA will focus on simplifying its defensive schemes. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Sports, Women's Soccer
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November 8, 11:27 pm
Women’s soccer attributes this season’s success to focus, camaraderie
Last year wasn’t a typical year for UCLA women’s soccer. The loss of experienced seniors, lack of chemistry and an inconsistent back line all contributed to the Bruins’ sub-.500 season and their exclusion from the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 19 years. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior defender Zoey Goralski said that watching film over the offseason helped the Bruins’ young back line learn how to position themselves to support each other. As a result, UCLA has given up 11 less goals this year compared to 2015. (Eileen Lising/Daily Bruin)