GULF SHORES, Ala. – The No. 2-seeded USC Trojans claimed the first-ever NCAA beach volleyball championships after beating No. 1 seed Florida State in a 3-0 sweep on Sunday. Read more...
Sports
Men's Volleyball, Sports
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May 6, 4:21 pm
Turnaround season has men’s volleyball on upward trajectory
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Three times UCLA men’s volleyball was on the brink of a berth into the national championship match. Three times Ohio State foiled the Bruins’ efforts, refusing to let the final match point slip away. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore outside hitter Jake Arnitz was one of the most improved players on UCLA men’s volleyball. He averaged over three kills per set in 2016. (Courtesy of Christopher Shannon)
Sports, Track and Field
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May 6, 12:19 am
Track athletes to compete at Pac-12 multis championship
After a lengthy indoor and outdoor season, the moment the track and field team has been waiting for is on the doorstep. The outdoor championship season, which begins with the Pac-12 championship, is one week away for runners and field event athletes, but three multi-event competitors will travel to Seattle one week ahead of schedule. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore Kendall Gustafson is 26th in the nation in the heptathlon, but will try to add more points to her score at the Pac-12 championship this weekend. (Tehya Faulk/Daily Bruin)
Baseball, Sports
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May 6, 12:18 am
UCLA-UC Irvine baseball series not the marquee matchup of the past
The baseball rivalry between UCLA and UC Irvine has traditionally been one of the best on the West Coast. From 2007 to 2015, the two teams combined for five College World Series appearances and 13 NCAA Tournament berths. Read more...
Photo: UCLA baseball is on the bubble entering this weekend’s series with UC Irvine. The Bruins have an RPI of 83. (Daniel Alcazar/Photo Editor)
Beach Volleyball, Features, Sports
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May 6, 12:17 am
McNamara twins distinguish themselves on the court
A flash of blonde hair trails the 5-foot-9 volleyball player as she leaps through the air for a hit. But is that number on her uniform 13 or 31? Read more...
Photo: Megan McNamara (left) travelled all the way from Canada with twin sister Nicole McNamara (right) to compete for UCLA. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Softball, Sports
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May 6, 12:15 am
UCLA softball looks to ride hitting streak into Utah series
UCLA softball’s Pac-12 destiny is up in the air heading into the final week of the regular season. With a strong showing against the Utah Utes this week and a little luck, the Bruins’ may be in a position to capture their first Pac-12 title since 2009. Read more...
Photo: There’s an important similarity between this year’s and last year’s softball teams, according to sophomore second baseman Kylee Perez – both teams know how to fight. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
Men's Volleyball, Podcasts, Sports
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May 6, 12:00 am
Set Six Episode 15: End of the road
Coming to you live from State College, Pennsylvania, Daily Bruin beat writers Grant Sugimura and Tanner Walters recap the 2016 season following UCLA’s elimination at the hands of Ohio State. Read more...