Wednesday, June 24

House of Carda: Pitching improvement propels softball to new heights

Ally Carda’s work was almost complete. One out away from clinching a 10th-inning victory over Arizona on April 18, 2013, the then-sophomore pitcher delivered her pitch. Read more...

Photo: Junior pitcher Ally Carda went from being an All-Pac-12 player in 2013 to an All-American and USA Softball Player of the Year finalist in 2014 arguably because of her improved play in clutch situations. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Senior Sign-off: Kelly Reeves

By Kelly Reeves It’s crazy to think that my four years here at UCLA are finally coming to a close. It’s weird, I never really thought about it until now. Read more...

Photo: Even though senior outside hitter Kelly Reeves is graduating this year, she said she will always represent UCLA with pride.(Daily Bruin file photo)


Senior swimmer not a fish out of water, succeeds at UCLA

Imagine going to school more than 8,000 miles from home, coming to college a quarter before every other first-year student and adjusting to an unfamiliar culture – all at the age of 17. Read more...

Photo: Senior freestyle swimmer Ting Quah, who came to UCLA from Singapore, had to adjust to a new school schedule and an increased swimming workload. In spite of all the cultural, training and educational changes, Quah became an All-American and a team leader at UCLA. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Women’s soccer makes history in national championship run

It’s been slightly more than a year since Amanda Cromwell first arrived at UCLA, but the notes from the first time the women’s soccer coach addressed her team in May last year are still tucked away deep in her iPhone, as they are in her memory. Read more...

Photo: LEXY ATMORE/daily bruin senior staff The UCLA women’s soccer team had a arough road to accomplishing its dream of being the first team in program history to win a national championship. But the obstacles the team overcame to win the title made UCLA’s eventual victory that much sweeter. (Lexy Atmore/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Gonzalo Quiroga brings professional mentality to UCLA volleyball

One night seven years ago, at the age of 14, senior Gonzalo Quiroga of the UCLA men’s volleyball team sealed his future with a handshake. That night, Quiroga’s father, Daniel, came to discuss his son’s future with volleyball. Read more...

Photo: After four years of playing outside hitter for UCLA men’s volleyball, senior Gonzalo Quiroga’s college career will come to an end as he moves on to the professional circuit.(Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)