Tuesday, June 23

Quarterfinal loss to Oregon shuts UCLA men’s tennis out of Pac-12 championship

OJAI, Calif. — A thrown hat, a fall onto his back and a “quack quack.” Those three instances summed up the Bruins’ experience at the conference tournament, which can be further distilled down to one word: frustrating. Read more...

Photo: Govind Nanda slams his hat to the ground. The redshirt senior lost his singles match in straight sets as UCLA men’s tennis fell 4-1 to Oregon. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin)



Women’s tennis defeats Utah, secures semifinals spot in final Pac-12 championship

This post was updated April 26 at 7:36 p.m. OJAI, Calif. — Déjà vu teetered on the edge during Thursday’s bout. The Bruins surrendered to a sweep in last year’s Pac-12 quarterfinal in Ojai. Read more...

Photo: Junior Elise Wagle pumps her fist in celebration. Wagle won her singles match against the Utes on Thursday afternoon, sending the Bruins to the semifinals. (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)


Washington State guard Charlisse Leger-Walker commits to UCLA women’s basketball

The Bruins’ backcourt is the first beneficiary of the transfer portal this offseason. UCLA women’s basketball received a commitment from former Washington State four-year starter Charlisse Leger-Walker, as announced on the guard’s X and Instagram on Thursday evening. Read more...

Photo: Former Washington State guard Charlisse Leger-Walker defends sophomore forward Gabriela Jaquez. Leger-Walker announced her transfer to UCLA on Thursday evening. (Aidan Sun/Daily Bruin)


Andrew Rowan extends service game off the court with camp counselor role

Andrew Rowan donned the red, white and blue to represent his nation last summer. He undertook the captain’s mantle for the United States Men’s U21 National Team in the 2023 FIVB World Championship. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore setter Andrew Rowan wraps his arms around his younger sister, Teresa Rowan, after a game in Pauley Pavilion. (Courtesy of the Rowan family)


Laiatu Latu selected 15th overall by Indianapolis Colts at 2024 NFL Draft

Doctors told Laiatu Latu he would never play again. The defensive lineman suffered a neck injury in spring practice during his sophomore year of college and was forced to medically retire from football altogether. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA football defensive lineman Laiatu Latu (left) leans to his right during a home game against Colorado. Latu was selected 15th overall by the Indianapolis Colts at the NFL Draft on Thursday, the Bruins’ highest pick since quarterback Josh Rosen in 2018. (Myka Fromm/Photo editor)