Junior center Lauren Betts was not jumping at center court for the first time this season. But even without their top scorer, the Bruins didn’t miss a beat. The short-handed No. Read more...
Photo: Junior forward Janiah Barker prepares to pass the ball to junior guard Gabriela Jaquez in Monday’s match against Cal Poly at Pauley Pavilion. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Questions loomed on how the Bruins would mesh with eight new additions to the roster ahead of the 2024-2025 season. But it looks like everything is falling into place. Read more...
Photo: Skyy Clark defends a player at Pauley Pavilion. The junior guard posted a season-high 15 points against Arizona on Saturday. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)
The Bruins have an opportunity to build on a history-making season and defend their perfect record. No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball (10-0, 1-0 Big Ten) continues its dominant start to the season as it prepares to take on Cal Poly (4-5, 1-1 Big West). Read more...
Photo: Graduate student forward Angela Dugalić leaps up for a jumpshot. The forward earned her career-high points in UCLA’s last match against Long Beach State. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Sydney Barros sat on the sidelines last year. The sophomore tore her ACL – for the second time – in 2023 while vying for an Olympic spot representing Puerto Rico at the Central American Games. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Sydney Barros performs a floor routine for the first time in Pauley Pavilion on Saturday. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
Most people count on luck to win big in Las Vegas. But not the Bruins. No. 24 UCLA swim and dive (1-0) will travel to Las Vegas to compete in the UNLV invitational from Dec. Read more...
Photo: UCLA swim and dive dips into the the pool at Spieker Aquatic Center to start a race. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Passing the torch is a natural part of sports, as new leaders step up to carry the team forward. And in 2025, it could be Cheridyn Leverette who propels the Bruins to new heights. Read more...
Photo: Junior outside hitter Cheridyn Leverette spikes a ball at the Galen Center. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
This post was updated Dec. 15 at 1:02 p.m. Cori Close has reached a summit for UCLA head coaches. A 102-51 victory for No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball (10-0, 1-0 Big Ten) against Long Beach State (5-4, 2-0 Big West) at Walter Pyramid on Saturday marked Close’s 297th win as the Bruins’ head coach. Read more...
Photo: Coach Cori Close cheers graduate student forward Angela Dugalić as she comes off the court. Close took up the role of head coach in April 2011. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)
