Carissa Clay knew she was destined to be a Bruin at just eight years old. Eight-year-old Clay arrived in Westwood with tears streaming down her face. Read more...
Photo: (Brooke Osias/Daily Bruin)
Sports
Gymnastics, Sports
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February 11, 12:29 am
‘It came at the right moment’: Rewinding to UCLA gymnastics’ 2018 championship win
Travel back in time. 2018 was defined by the wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Marvel’s box office hits and Beyoncé headlining Coachella. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA’s 2018 national championship gymnastics team cheer behind the championship banner while holding their trophies. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Features, Gymnastics, Sports
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February 11, 12:23 am
Reaching for the Olympics, gymnast Tiana Sumanasekera draws on Sri Lankan heritage
A year and a half ago, 16-year-old Tiana Sumanasekera took to the stage for her final routine at the Olympic trials, ready to cap off a breakout 2024 season. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Tiana Sumanasekera hits a split jump. (Photo by Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff, Illustration by Yejee Kim/Cartoons director)
Features, Gymnastics, Sports
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February 11, 12:20 am
Jordan Chiles reflects on 4 seasons at her dream school, journey to success
Jordan Chiles has always been a standout. But in her fourth and final season with the Bruins, the nation’s No. 1 all-arounder is going for something greater. Read more...
Photo: Senior Jordan Chiles dances during her floor routine. (Daily Bruin file photo, Illustration by Valerie Liman/Daily Bruin Staff)
Sports, Track and Field
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February 9, 10:55 pm
UCLA track and field breeds continued success at New Mexico Collegiate Classic
This post was updated Feb. 11 at 12:12 a.m. Time is rarely an ally in life. Moments pass – whether they are seized or not – and opportunities are often defined by how quickly they are met. Read more...
Photo: UCLA track and field athletes cheer from the stands. The squad has competed at five meets in 2026, and the women’s team was ranked as high as No. 13 in the nation this season. (Courtesy of Luca Gillis)
Men's Tennis, Sports
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February 9, 8:12 pm
UCLA men’s tennis determined to secure more victories after besting Pepperdine
This post was updated Feb. 11 at 12:06 a.m. No. 111 Rudy Quan walked to the net after posting a match-clinching forehand shot. The sophomore turned to thank the umpire in a routine conclusion to his 33rd collegiate dual-match singles performance. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Rudy Quan follows through on a backhand swing. Quan clinched the dual match for UCLA with his singles win against Maxi Homberg. (Purvi Singhania/Daily Bruin)
Softball, Sports
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February 9, 5:46 pm
UCLA softball achieves mercy-rule victories across opening weekend tournaments
This post was updated Feb. 10 at 11:42 p.m. The Bruins played just 25 innings across five games on opening weekend, mercy-ruling their opponents in each contest. Read more...
Photo: Senior utility Megan Grant stands in the batter’s box as she prepares to swing. Grant hammered five home runs across the five-game weekend slate. (Bettina Wu/Daily Bruin senior staff)