This post was updated April 1 at 10:05 p.m. The Oxford English Dictionary defines “versatility” as a “diversity of nature or character.” But an athlete might define it as an ability to play in a variety of situations, with a variety of teammates, against a variety of opponents. Read more...
Photo: No. 64 senior Elise Wagle attempts a backhand return. Wagle went undefeated against No. 12 Ohio State and Penn State over the weekend. (Andrew Diaz/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated March 30 at 9:40 p.m. Height may not be everything in volleyball – but it’s one of the most defining factors. And this was a lesson the Bruins were forced to learn when it almost cost them. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior middle blocker Matthew Edwards stands ready at the net at Pauley Pavilion. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
This post was updated March 30 at 9:25 p.m. When Lauren Betts blocked guard Flau’jae Johnson’s first shot, the Bruins’ bench erupted. Five seconds later, the Defensive Player of the Year did it again, and chants of “Betts” echoed throughout Spokane Arena. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s basketball celebrates following its first-ever Final Four berth after defeating LSU. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
The nets at the Los Angeles Tennis Center may feature “B1G,” but the Bruins’ memories – and nightmares – of their previous conference remain. The Ducks knocked the Bruins out of last season’s Pac-12 championships, defeating them in what coach Billy Martin called the team’s worst performance of 2024. Read more...
Photo: Senior Giacomo Revelli scoops up a ball just outside the baseline. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
Riding a nine-game win streak with seven left to play in the regular season, the Bruins look poised for postseason success. Returning to action after a 12-day break, No. Read more...
Photo: Freshman outside hitter Sean Kelly celebrates with the team after earning a point. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated March 30 at 9:27 p.m. UCLA men’s basketball sophomore guard Sebastian Mack entered the transfer portal Saturday afternoon, according to 247Sports. A sixth man for the Bruins this season, Mack was often hailed for providing a spark off the bench when coach Mick Cronin’s squad was starved of offensive momentum. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Sebastian Mack looks down during an interview with FOX Sports after a game. Mack entered the transfer portal Saturday afternoon, according to 247Sports. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
After facing an early 3-1 deficit, No. 24 UCLA baseball (20-5, 8-2 Big Ten) defeated Purdue (20-5, 3-4) by a score of 8-5, surpassing last season’s win total of 19 with its 12th comeback victory of the campaign. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore shortstop Roch Cholowsky is greeted by sophomore first baseman Mulivai Levu, freshman outfielder Logan de Groot, sophomore catcher Cashel Dugger and sophomore left fielder Dean West (left to right) as he trots home. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)
