Tuesday, June 16

Overlooked Outings: Bruins’ defense shows strength during loss against ASU

Football is a game where the stats aren’t foolproof. There aren’t ways to quantify how well an offensive lineman or defensive lineman controls the line of scrimmage, and there aren’t ways to truly measure how well a defensive back plays in man coverage. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Aaron Wallace (left) and junior Deon Hollins brought down Arizona State quarterback Mike Bercovici last Saturday. The linebackers were part of a Bruin defense that was strong for much of the UCLA loss. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Men’s water polo coach inspires with intense, friendly approach

If it wasn’t for his high school counselor, Jason Falitz may have never raced a lap or gripped a water polo ball. He also may never have become John Burroughs High School’s all-time career scoring leader, the Los Angeles Times 1999 Player of the Year or the 2006 Western State Conference Player of the Year at Los Angeles Valley College. Read more...

Photo: Jason Falitz, the new assistant coach for UCLA men’s water polo, is known for his seriousness during practice and his light-hearted attitude away from the pool. Falitz has coached at almost every level. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)




Q&A: Pac-12 broadcaster Josh Grau on UCLA women’s volleyball

Josh Grau is a former Division I women’s volleyball coach who now works as a volleyball broadcaster for the Pac-12 Networks. Daily Bruin assistant sports editor Matt Cummings got a chance to ask Grau about the Bruin team before Grau broadcasted Friday night’s UCLA-Washington match. Read more...

Photo: Josh Grau used to coach Division I women’s volleyball before switching roles to become a broadcaster for Pac-12 networks. (Courtesy of Josh Grau)


Men’s water polo stays energized for SoCal tournament

UCLA men’s water polo hasn’t lost a game in September since 2012. Similar to years’ past, the Bruins had a successful month of water polo in the month of September, currently trying to extend their 13-game winning streak. Read more...

Photo: Senior attacker Chancellor Ramirez has consistently contributed on offense for the Bruins over the course of the preseason. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA men’s soccer shoots for stronger second half of season

Pressure and a waning second-half clock have continually brought out the best of UCLA’s soccer. In an upset of then-No. 15 Washington, freshmen midfielders Jose Hernandez and Jackson Yueill scored three combined goals in the second half and overtime to propel the unranked Bruins past the Huskies. Read more...

Photo: Freshman midfielder Jose Hernandez is one of two rookies anchoring the Bruin offense thus season. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)