Wednesday, February 18


All-around play from Kobe Johnson leads UCLA men’s basketball to stump Penn State

This post was updated Feb. 10 at 1:39 a.m. Kobe Johnson was – less than a year ago – a crosstown enemy for the Bruins.  But Saturday afternoon against the Nittany Lions, the senior guard proved more of a hero.  Charged by Johnson’s all-around production, UCLA men’s basketball (18-6, 9-4 Big Ten) extended its winning streak to seven with a 78-54 pummeling of Penn State (13-11, 3-10) at Pauley Pavilion.  Despite a bout of sickness two days before the game threatening to curtail some of UCLA’s most productive players, the Bruins eventually won.  “Me, as well as Aday (sophomore center Aday Mara), Will (junior forward William Kyle III) and Tyler (junior forward Tyler Bilodeau), we were all in bed the entire day, the first day of practice,” said junior guard Skyy Clark. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Kobe Johnson scans the court. Johnson had a career day Saturday, with 15 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, four steals and a block in UCLA men’s basketball’s 24-point defeat of Penn State. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)



UCLA women’s basketball aims to extend winning streak, duck Oregon’s hopes

The Bruins’ opportunity to secure their 23rd consecutive win and preserve their undefeated season lies in Eugene, Oregon. With No. 8 Ohio State in the past, No. Read more...

Photo: Junior center Lauren Betts puts her back to an Ohio State player as she turns to attempt a layup. Betts put up 19 points and 14 rebounds against the Buckeyes. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)


Season-high beam score sends UCLA gymnastics to victory over Washington

This post was updated Feb. 10 at 2:17 a.m. The margin of error on beam is razor thin.  The slightest misstep can shake a team’s confidence and send it into a downward spiral. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student Chae Campbell salutes after finishing a floor routine. Campbell posted a 9.925 in the event against Washington and won the all-around with a 39.625 season-high. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)



High altitudes, hopes await UCLA track and field at New Mexico Collegiate Classic

Racing more than 5,000 feet above sea level poses a new kind of challenge: high altitude. UCLA track and field will compete in the New Mexico Collegiate Classic on Friday and Saturday, respectively, in Albuquerque, New Mexico – marking its fourth indoor meet of the season. Read more...

Photo: Members of UCLA track and field run in a pack in Drake Stadium. (Daily Bruin file photo)