At this point last season, the UCLA men’s volleyball team had everything to lose. The Bruins jumped out to an unprecedented 9-0 opening record, were led by a highly touted senior class and were projected to make a run for the NCAA title. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt freshman middle blocker Eric Sprague said that the Bruins have to play smart, be physical and give 100 percent all the time. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)
UCLA sand volleyball may be playing its first opponent of the season on Thursday, but the team’s focus remains internal. So much so that a typical practice up in Sunset Canyon Recreation Center almost takes the appearance of a Bruins vs. Read more...
Photo: Junior Julie Consani (left) said that after practices filled with inter-squad scrimmages, the Bruins are now ready to compete against other schools. (UCLA Athletics)
Cramping in her legs, senior Chanelle Van Nguyen crumpled to the ground. As the UCLA senior struggled to her feet, her teammates and coaches stood on the sidelines urging her on, point by point. Read more...
Photo: Senior Chanelle Van Nguyen suffered a bout of leg cramps in the deciding singles match against USC Wednesday, but battled through the adversity to capture the win and the match victory for UCLA. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Even in the final stretch of the season, UCLA women’s basketball will need to accomplish some firsts in order to keep its season alive. It’s win or go home as UCLA begins its quest for a Pac-12 title and an NCAA Tournament berth against the University of Arizona on Thursday at 2 p.m. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore guard Kari Korver and the UCLA women’s basketball team need to win four games in four days to keep the Bruins’ NCAA Tournament hopes alive. (Max Himmelrich/Daily Bruin)
It was supposed to be Norman Powell’s night. The UCLA senior guard, who earned a standing ovation before the game during the Senior Night ceremony, was playing in potentially his final game in Pauley Pavilion, coming off a career-high 28 points against Washington State Sunday and named Pac-12 Player of the Week Monday. Read more...
Photo: Junior forward/center Tony Parker scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds in UCLA’s win over USC. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
UCLA men’s basketball is well on its way to securing a first-round bye in next week’s conference tournament after a red-hot first half. The Bruins shot lights out over the initial period and dominated inside in securing a 46-35 halftime lead over rival USC. Read more...
Five UCLA track and field athletes have officially qualified for spots in the NCAA track and field indoor championship, which will begin on March 13 in Fayeteville, Ark. Read more...
