They’ve been as far as Hawaii and have gone to Colorado and back again. They’ve played in Centers (Galen), Pyramids (Walter) and a Pavilion, just not one named Pauley yet. Read more...
Photo: Mariana Aquino believes the UCLA offense has what it takes to match up with Stanford.
The Pac-12 Conference is known to be the most competitive conference in the country. Having earned the nickname “Conference of Champions,” every opponent is a tough challenge, and this is why the UCLA women’s soccer team was happy to kick off Pac-12 action with a win over Arizona. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore forward Taylor Smith said that scoring early in games has been the Bruins’ key to success so far this season.
As hip-hop music boomed throughout Pauley Pavilion, UCLA women’s basketball’s Atonye Nyingifa took her turn in the latest practice drill. The forward dribbled into the lane, niftily Euro-stepped by a defender and finished by coolly finger-rolling the ball in. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior forward Atonye Nyingfa says there is a different aura surrounding this year’s women’s basketball team.
Of all the perks of becoming the coach of UCLA men’s basketball – the championship history, the plethora of local talent, the brand-new arena – the first added bonus that came to Steve Alford’s mind before the team’s third practice of the year didn’t relate to basketball. Read more...
Photo: New UCLA coach Steve Alford and the men’s basketball team held their third official practice together Monday
At 6 feet 7 inches tall , Utah quarterback Travis Wilson towers above the rest of the quarterbacks this UCLA team has faced so far – or will face, for that matter. Read more...
Photo: UCLA senior linebacker Jordan Zumwalt emphasizes discipline as the team plans to contain Utah’s big-play offense.
If the UCLA women’s volleyball team seems unfamiliar, there’s a reason why. Twelve games into the 2013-2014 season, only three players – senior outside hitter Kelly Reeves, senior middle blocker Mariana Aquino and junior middle blocker Zoe Nightingale – have started all 12 games for the Bruins, while junior outside hitter Karsta Lowe has started 11. Read more...
Photo: Senior middle blocker Mariana Aquino sees UCLA’s depth as one of the team’s strengths.
Following UCLA’s 59-13 victory over New Mexico State last Saturday, Brett Hundley joked to reporters about how he tells offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone that the Bruins have no need to run the football. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior running back Jordon James leads UCLA’s tough-nosed running attack. Though UCLA frequently has four receivers on the field, the Bruins have been successful on the ground.
