While Bruin athletes continue competing in Westwood, here’s a look at some of the biggest news from the rest of the Pac-12. Men’s water poloMichael Hull, assistant Sports editorIn the world of Big Four water polo, UCLA’s record-setting weekend was the biggest news. Read more...
Photo: UCLA sophomore midfielder Jackson Yueill remains in the top 10 nationally in assists per game and total assists with .60 and six, respectively. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Ena Shibahara needed 11 straight wins to capture the 2016 Riviera/ITA Women’s All-American Singles Championship. She only got 10. The UCLA freshman dropped only two sets while cruising through the prequalifying, qualifying and main draws in Pacific Palisades. Read more...
Photo: Maxime Cressy was one of four Bruins competing in singles and doubles at the UCSB Classic this past weekend. The 6’7″ sophomore teamed with fellow sophomore Daniel Gealer to win the Flight A doubles title Sunday. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Among all of the clamor about a new NCAA record, another milestone marker went nearly unnoticed – even by the man himself. “To be honest I didn’t even know,” said coach Adam Wright. Read more...
Photo: Adam Wright cemented his 200th career win Sunday as the men’s water polo program’s head coach. The same victory also set the new NCAA consecutive wins record. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Sturdy, resilient and swift. Through the first 10 games this season, the UCLA women’s soccer team showcased these traits on its defensive end of the pitch. Read more...
Photo: Junior defender MacKenzie Cerda takes a shot against Stanford goalkeeper Jane Campbell. The Bruins fell 3-2 in overtime against the Cardinal after failing to limit the No.1 team’s corner kicks and counter attacks. Two of Stanford’s goals on Sunday came on corners. Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Dear Donald Trump, I’m a sports writer, so I never thought I’d be writing anything about you this year, but here we are. This weekend, I was in Tempe, Arizona covering the UCLA football team’s dismal loss to ASU. Read more...
Photo: Presidential nominee Donald Trump came under fire this weekend for lewd comments he made in 2005. Although Trump dismissed it as “locker room talk,” critics from both parties as well as athletes said the Republican candidate’s words described sexual assault. (Creative Commons photo by Gage Skidmore via Flickr)
The only thing harder than the three sacks quarterback Josh Rosen took Saturday night against ASU was the sophomore’s iron will to get back onto the field. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen left the game after landing on his throwing arm in the fourth quarter. Coach Jim Mora was cautiously optimistic that Rosen would be able to play on Saturday. (Jintak Han/Assistant photo editor)
UCLA’s Quidditch team held open practice on Thursday, Sept. 29. A competitive game involving sticks between legs and dodge balls named bludgers, UCLA’s Quidditch matches would not be Quidditch without the Golden Snitch. Read more...
Photo: (Justine Sto. Tomas and Bryan Firks/Daily Bruin senior staff)
