Saturday, June 20

Softball dominates Stanford, invokes mercy rule in three consecutive wins

Last weekend, UCLA only managed to score 12 runs in its three games against Oregon, ultimately dropping the series two games to one. This weekend, the Bruins matched that 12 run total in their first game alone, en route to a three-game sweep of the Stanford Cardinal. Read more...

Photo: Senior Stephany LaRosa and the Bruin offense pounded the Cardinal offense this weekend, putting up double-digit runs in all three games. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin)


UCLA barrels over USC, rallying behind left fielder’s decisive play

Junior left fielder Ty Moore had no hesitation as he tagged up from third base in the top of the sixth inning Sunday. “As soon as the ball was hit, (assistant coach T.J. Read more...

Photo: Junior left fielder Ty Moore’s score in the top of the sixth inning fueled UCLA’s 8-3 win over USC Sunday, clinching the weekend series win for the Bruins. (Max Himmelrich/Daily Bruin)


UCLA men’s, women’s track and field teams sweep Oklahoma at home meet

For the second straight week, UCLA track and field had the opportunity to compete in the comforts of a home atmosphere in front of an audience that featured former UCLA track and field standout Rafer Johnson. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Joe Herrera anchored the men’s 4×100-meter relay for the first time since high school Saturday afternoon. The freshman contributed to a season-best time of 40.97 seconds for the Bruins. (Keila Mayberry)


Forward Wanaah Bail to transfer from UCLA

Sophomore forward Wanaah Bail is no longer enrolled at UCLA and is transferring to another university, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday. The 6-foot-9-inch forward, who initially signed with Texas Tech University before officially enrolling at UCLA, was ruled academically ineligible on Dec. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore forward Wanaah Bail (left) is no longer enrolled at UCLA and will transfer to a different school. Bail was ruled academically ineligible after playing 11 games this season. He averaged 1.5 points and 2.6 rebounds. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Top-ranked UCLA, Stanford to battle for dominance in women’s water polo

The UCLA women’s water polo team is under fire with Stanford at its heels gunning for the No. 1 spot in the country. The defending champion and No. Read more...

Photo: Junior attacker Charlotte Pratt said she doesn’t expect No. 1 UCLA to crumble in the second half to No. 2 Stanford like last year now that the Bruins have more maturity to their game. (Daily Bruin file photo)



Home atmosphere key for track and field athletes

Nicholas Scarvelis, UCLA’s top shot put thrower, considers many intractable factors when he steps into the shot put ring, not just the weather. Particularly, the redshirt junior takes into account adrenaline and meet atmosphere. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior shot-putter Nicholas Scarvelis is looking to combine both home-field advantage and the adrenaline of top competition to reach new heights this year. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin)