During its upset victory over BYU last Saturday, the UCLA men’s volleyball team did almost everything well. They had their highest hitting percentage of the season at .348, they recorded 15 blocks, and setter Dennis Gonzalez had 60 set assists. Read more...
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January 30, 9:00 pm
Weak serving calls for extra practice despite win
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January 30, 9:00 pm
Basketball moves up to No. 14 in AP
This past weekend’s road trip to Oregon presented the UCLA men’s basketball team with a dual opportunity: solidify its spot atop the Pac-10 standings, and leave an impression in the minds of pollsters. Read more...
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January 30, 9:00 pm
Letter to the sports desk
To the UCLA student sports audience A few days ago I read a handwritten note from a Texas woman affiliated with an intercollegiate athletic tournament. She had hosted the Bruins in her home and wanted me to know how impressed everyone was with the way our team comported itself. Read more...
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January 30, 9:00 pm
Pitching shines at UCLA alumni game
On Saturday, the 2006 UCLA baseball team shut out and shut down the “Young-timers” alumni team 5-0 at the annual alumni baseball game at Jackie Robinson Stadium. Read more...
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January 30, 9:00 pm
Rising before the sun sets
It was the end of last school year, and center Chinyere Ibekwe was at the pre-party for her high school senior prom when she received a surprise visit. Read more...
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January 30, 9:00 pm
Defensive coordinator hired
The UCLA football team will have a new defensive coordinator come spring practice, and judging from his comments, a new defensive philosophy as well. “We want to attack,” said DeWayne Walker, the newly hired coordinator, on Monday. Read more...
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January 29, 9:00 pm
Afflalo his own biggest critic on court
CORVALLIS, Ore. “”mdash; His shoulders slump. His hands droop down to his knees as he bends forward for a moment of respite. On every mistake he scolds himself, pointing at every nitpicky flaw. Read more...