Mick Cronin has built his teams around intensity and fundamentals. But the Bruins’ effort on the court Friday left the sixth-year head coach far from pleased. Read more...
Photo: The Bruins walk back on the court after a timeout. After moving out of the nation’s top 25 with a loss to New Mexico, UCLA men’s basketball will face Boston University Monday night. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. It all came down to the final penalty kick. Michigan goalkeeper Ethan Wood stood at the goal post as UCLA junior midfielder Tarun Karumanchi got set to shoot. With a chance to play in the final on the line, Karumanchi approached the spot as he targeted the ball at the bottom left of the net – but fate would eventually land in the hands of Wood. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore defender Philip Naef puts his hands on his head as he walks in the center of the field at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. After the Bruins’ defeat in the Big Ten semifinal, they will have to wait until Nov. 18 for the NCAA tournament selection show. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Nov. 10 at 4:48 p.m. Only two veterans came dressed to the home opener. But that didn’t stop freshman guard Elina Aarnisalo from putting on a show. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Elina Aarnisalo takes a jump shot as a Colgate player defends her from behind. Starting in place of junior guard Kiki Rice, who is out with a shoulder injury, Aarnisalo put up 19 points and six assists. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Nov. 12 at 11:09 p.m. A UCLA first was achieved Sunday in striking fashion. No. 2 seed UCLA women’s soccer (16-3-3, 9-1-2 Big Ten) blanked No. Read more...
Photo: Members of the Bruins celebrate on the pitch. No. 2 seed UCLA women’s soccer downed No. 5 seed Rutgers 5-0 Sunday afternoon to claim the program and school’s first-ever Big Ten title. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
Postseason wins can forgive regular-season sins. Despite only placing sixth after the Big Ten regular season, No. 6 seed UCLA men’s soccer (7-5-5, 3-4-3 Big Ten) pulled off a 6-0 thrashing of No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore defender Philip Naef prepares to pass the ball with two Indiana players surrounding him. Naef ranks second in the Big Ten with ten assists. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
Paris is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles. A 2 p.m. start time on Sunday may feel closer to a middle-of-the-night affair for jet-lagged Bruins. “I’ve been going to sleep at 6 o’clock (p.m.),” said junior guard Londynn Jones after returning from Paris victorious. Read more...
Photo: Junior center Lauren Betts holds the ball on an offensive possession. Betts was named to the All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 All-Defensive teams last season. (Daily Bruin file photo)
A team’s hunger is no exaggeration. And when a conference title is on the line, it’s time to flip the switch. “We’re really, really hungry to get a trophy,” said freshman defender Nicki Fraser. Read more...
Photo: Freshman defender Nicki Fraser dribbles the ball down the field. Fraser scored the Bruins’ sole goal during the Big Ten conference tournament quarterfinal. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
