Tuesday, October 20

UCLA men’s volleyball zoned in for matchup with No. 3 Pepperdine

There are a lot of numbers associated with UCLA men’s volleyball as of late – No. 1 national ranking, nine-game win streak, 6-0 conference record – but only one word is relevant to the nation’s top team: focus. Read more...

Photo: Senior middle blocker Spencer Rowe (left) and senior outside hitter Robart Page will put their nine-game win streak on the line against Pepperdine Wednesday.


UCLA women’s tennis speeds up its game for National Team Indoors

The lifespan of each tennis ball at practice is getting shorter. The strong winds of winter that pervade the Los Angeles Tennis Center hardly simulate the conditions that the UCLA women’s tennis team can expect to face on the indoor courts in the Boar’s Head Tennis Club in Charlottesville, Va. Read more...

Photo: Senior Courtney Dolehide said her team is prepared to play indoors because the different environment benefits hard-hitting players like herself and several teammates.


UCLA women’s water polo finishes 2-1 at Stanford Invitational

Three weeks into the season, the UCLA women’s water polo team is still a bit rough around the edges. While the team easily handled its first nine opponents, two tougher opponents showed some chinks in the Bruins’ armor during the Stanford Invitational last weekend. Read more...

Photo: Freshman utility Mackenzie Barr said the Bruins wanted to start strong against Stanford last weekend, but UCLA fell flat, losing the game 8-4.



Women’s basketball finds success with new formula

The game clock was ticking down and UCLA was only up by three over Washington State. But after the ball found its way into senior guard Thea Lemberger’s hands and she drew the foul, a wave of relief washed over the Pauley Pavilion crowd. Read more...

Photo: After struggling in close games at the start of conference play, the Bruins have improved their play late in games. UCLA’s last three wins were decided by seven points or less.



UCLA football anticipates strong recruiting class on National Signing Day

After tying a school record in wins with 10 in the 2013-2014 season, UCLA football will soon get a glimpse at its future and a possibility to build on those 10 wins. Read more...

Photo: Malachi Dupre of River Ridge, La. is a highly recruited five-star receiver and one of the top ranked players yet to commit. Dupre has narrowed his list to a few schools, including UCLA and in-state power LSU.