Friday, May 15

UCLA grabs postseason hopes from jaws of defeat

Two simple free throws transformed a season from mind-boggling disappointment to radiant hopefulness in a matter of seconds. The UCLA women’s basketball team’s lingering, season-long weakness was once again a problem: They had trouble from the charity stripe in the waning moments of their game at Oregon. Read more...



Dismal starts dampen victories

At first glance, it may look like all is well in Westwood with UCLA basketball. The No. 19 Bruins swept the Oregon schools by a combined 35 points to remain atop the Pac-10 conference. Read more...


Bruins resurge in second half

Some might attribute it to a lack of focus. Others will say that the intensity simply isn’t there. But whatever the reason, it’s a habit that could be considered somewhat distressing. Read more...


[Online Exclusive]: Young gymnastics squad upset by Arizona

Despite a relief in their schedule combined with their perceived growth from competing against No. 1 Georgia, a number of falls during the first rotation of Friday night’s meet at Arizona proved to be the Bruins’ undoing as they were upset 195.335-194.7 by the 14th-ranked Wildcats. Read more...