UCLA softball has been ranked in every regular season game they have played each of the past five seasons. The majority of these games, the Bruins have been ranked in the top 10 and have never dropped lower than No. Read more...
Photo: UCLA softball is currently experiencing its longest national championship drought in school history, having failed to capture a national title since 2010 despite many deep postseason runs. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
With the Bruins heading to one of the biggest stages of their season, swimming coach Cyndi Gallagher had a small word of advice for her team. Read more...
Photo: UCLA swimming and diving is set to compete at the Pac-12 Championships Wednesday, with many athletes looking to earn national meet berths. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
Junior Kelly Shaffer’s mind darts to the moments after UCLA women’s tennis won the 2014 NCAA Championship whenever she thinks of coach Stella Sampras Webster. “I remember her absolute joy,” Shaffer said.”She said it was more about us than about her, she was happy for us and what we got to accomplish together.” Sampras Webster never intended to go into coaching, let alone win national championships. Read more...
Photo: Stella Sampras Webster, now in her 20th season as the UCLA women’s tennis coach, originally wanted to be an elementary school teacher. (Daily Bruin file photo)
It took just three games for UCLA baseball’s flaws to be exposed – and coach John Savage is happy about that. “Sometimes when you play, your weaknesses get hidden a little bit but I’d rather know where we’re at,” Savage said. Read more...
Photo: UCLA baseball coach John Savage said he thinks he knows what the Bruins need to work on after they lost two out of three games over the weekend. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
It was only 43 years ago that Karen Moe became the first woman to receive an athletic scholarship to UCLA. Over the course of the decades since then, the swimmer and eventual Cal coach would break records and barriers, leaving a lasting impact on the sport she loves. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA swimmer Karen Moe was a three-time All-American as a Bruin. She won the 1976 collegiate title in the 200-meter butterfly. (Courtesy of Karen Moe)
The UCLA men’s tennis team has tasted success early this season, asserting itself as a formidable team in college tennis. But one of the Bruins’ biggest challenges in the Pac-12 still lies ahead with next weekend’s match. Read more...
Photo: Junior Gage Brymer is piecing together a strong third season after sitting out the majority of 2015 with an injury. Brymer is currently 12-6 this season and 6-4 in dual match play. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Check out a breakdown of the UCLA sports stories you might have missed this week. Ross retires from elite competition Another elite gymnast is on her way to Westwood. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA women’s golfer Erynne Lee became the first rookie to win the Symetra Tour season opener in 11 years over the weekend. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)
