At 6:05 a.m. on a July Saturday, just as the sun was rising in the clear sky, Francisco Carranza lightly jogged to the patch of grass where his peers had already been stretching since 6 a.m. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year European studies student Francisca Wufu holds practice pads for fifth-year history student Francisco Carranza as they work on kicking drills.

As a goalkeeper, Brian Rowe knows all about the pressures associated with the position. He knows that a simple mistake can ultimately cost his team the game. He knows about the pressure that comes with trying to keep the opposition from finding the net. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore Brian Rowe kicks the ball off after blocking a goal at Drake Stadium in a shutout victory over Oregon State Oct. 19, 2008.

A state-of-the-art playing facility, a new skipper and an 18-man recruiting class: Welcome to the 2009 men's water polo season. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior goalkeeper Chay Lapin clears the ball against UC San Diego on Nov. 9, 2008. Returning from an offseason hip surgery, the All-MPSF player will anchor the Bruins’ defense this season.

The student section fills with fans clad in animal costumes. Read more...

Photo: Junior outside hitter Dicey McGraw records a kill against Arizona State last September. She has been an offensive leader so far this season.

Lauren Cook glances over at the opposing bench as she prepares for a teammate to serve and sees her father coaching the opposition. Read more...

The UCLA women's soccer team began this season exactly where it finished the last. Read more...