Thursday, May 21

Final regular-season games to determine NCAA hosting privileges

UCLA women’s basketball did what it needed to do last weekend. The team swept its season series with Oregon and split with Oregon State. Most pundits believed the Bruins would struggle to take the Beavers up in Corvallis, making a 1-1 outcome the best that would likely keep them in the top 16. Read more...

Photo: Sunday’s game against Arizona State could be the last one in Pauley Pavilion for senior guard Nirra Fields, who is averaging more than 16 points and five rebounds a game. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Young gymnasts to use Arizona State meet to gain experience

A three-meet home stand in Pauley Pavilion will feature new faces for the UCLA gymnastics team. When the No. 6 Bruins (5-2, 4-1 Pac-12) face a shorthanded Arizona State Sun Devils squad (1-8, 0-5 Pac-12) Saturday afternoon, they’ll take advantage of an injured conference foe and rest their own gymnasts. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Nicki Shapiro averages a 9.875 on balance beam. The No. 6 Bruins are 5-2 overall and rank fourth on beam. (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Set Six Episode 7: With JT Hatch

Your favorite podcast returns for its seventh episode, with a special guest from the UCLA men’s volleyball team – J.T. Hatch. Listen as the sophomore and the volleyball beat writers discuss the team’s recent matches, what it’s like to work with coach John Speraw, the upcoming ‘SC showdown and more. Read more...

Photo: (Jesse Wang/Daily Bruin)


Men’s basketball puts NCAA berth in jeopardy with loss to Cal

It was all there for UCLA on Thursday night: a chance for a key Pac-12 road win, a chance to bolster a faulty NCAA Tournament resume and – for junior guard Bryce Alford – a chance to silence the taunts from the stands. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Bryce Alford went 1-for-7 to start the game against the Cal Golden Bears. He finished the game shooting 30 percent from the field, and 5-for-9 from the free throw line. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Underclassmen play key role in women’s tennis’ comeback win over USC

Coach Stella Sampras Webster said it was time for the lowerclassmen to step up. Sophomore Terri Fleming did just that. UCLA women’s tennis was leading in its rivalry match with USC, but it was far from a comfortable situation. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Terri Fleming clinched the 5-2 win for UCLA with a 7-6 (9), 2-6, 6-3 three set victory over USC’s Zoe Katz on Thursday afternoon (Daily Bruin file photo)


Matchups with ranked teams pose early-season tests for Bruins

The UCLA softball team returns to Cathedral City Thursday for the second half of the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic this weekend, preparing for its sternest early-season test yet. Read more...

Photo: Junior shortstop Delaney Spaulding batted in five runners on just two hits to close out Sunday’s win over Pacific strong. (Daily Bruin file photo)