Thursday, February 19



Weekend in Preview: Jan. 31

This post was updated Feb. 20 at 6:21 p.m. Women’s tennis Chloe Agas, Daily Bruin staff Forecasted rain brought an unexpected change in plans, but one thing remained the same – familiarity. Read more...

Photo: Freshmen Olivia Center (left) and Kate Fakih (right) prepare to return a serve at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The tandem is ranked No. 4 in the nation. (Vivian Le/Daily Bruin)


Scouting report: UCLA gymnastics vs. Michigan State

UCLARanking: No. 6 Strength: FloorWeakness: BarsX-Factor: Jordan Chiles The number five seems to be symbolic for UCLA gymnastics. As the Bruins enter week five of competition, they can also look back at five wins in their season record – counting five scores above a 9.900 at two of the squad’s most recent victories. Read more...



UCLA women’s water polo to face slate of ranked opponents in Triton Invitational

Defending the status that comes with being a national champion is not only daunting. It’s a privilege. But the Bruins may just do so in a crucial tournament against some of the country’s best. Read more...

Photo: Junior utility Lily Gess raises her arm to pass a ball. Gess contributed two goals off of two attempts to the team’s win over Fresno State.(Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Duck-duck win: UCLA men’s basketball blows feathers off Oregon in repeat victory

This post was updated Jan. 31 at 1:11 a.m. As Aday Mara stared down Oregon forward Brandon Angel after an emphatic block, senior guard Kobe Johnson finished a layup at the other end – and Pauley Pavilion was sent into a frenzy.  Though the sophomore center may not often lead the team in scoring – or even feature in the starting lineup – one thing has become clear: Mara is a fan favorite among the Bruin faithful.  UCLA men’s basketball (16-6, 7-4 Big Ten) completed its sweep of the Pacific Northwest with a thrashing of No. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore center Aday Mara elevates over Oregon forward Kwame Evans Jr. in UCLA men’s basketball’s 78-52 thumping of No. 16 Oregon on Thursday night. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)