Nobody has beaten USC’s Virginia Powell in the short hurdles this season, but UCLA’s Dawn Harper came awfully close on Sunday afternoon. Harper, an All-American last season, stuck with Powell from when she left starting blocks until she crossed the finish line, taking second place in a personal-best 12.91 seconds. Read more...
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May 15, 9:00 pm
W. track: UCLA’s Harper runs personal best
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May 15, 9:00 pm
W. polo: New format aims for growth
ANN ARBOR, Mich. “”mdash; The NCAA’s decision to switch from a four-team championship tournament to eight teams was met with mixed reviews. In the eyes of Leslie Whittemore, chairwoman of the NCAA committee, the change has been successful. Read more...
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May 12, 9:00 pm
Baseball: Baseball looks to make dent in conference play
Though this season has been less than memorable for the UCLA baseball team, the Bruins can still make a considerable impact in conference play. Though it lost any chance to compete in the postseason months ago, UCLA can make the road to the NCAA Tournament tougher for opposing teams by playing the role of spoiler for the rest of the season. Read more...
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May 12, 9:00 pm
Tennis: Tennis teams return to courts for NCAA regionals
A one-month layoff will come to an end starting today for the UCLA tennis teams. After both the men’s and women’s squads closed their regular seasons with 5-2 victories at home over USC back in April, they will both finally return to their home courts for regional matches this weekend. Read more...
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May 12, 9:00 pm
W. track: Women’s track formidable going into championships
It took all of one afternoon for the UCLA women’s track and field team to dispel the idea that it might finally be vulnerable this season. Read more...
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May 12, 9:00 pm
Water polo’s stellar record makes excitement tough
Thirty wins. Four Olympians. Countless NCAA records. Considered by many to be the greatest college sports team ever assembled, the UCLA women’s water polo team has a chance this weekend to accomplish something that all UCLA fans can appreciate: a national championship. Read more...
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May 12, 9:00 pm
Softball: Softball offense can’t top Oregon
When the UCLA softball team glanced at this week’s schedule, Thursday afternoon’s game against Oregon appeared to be the least of the Bruins’ worries. It just so happens that the Ducks were more than just worthy competition. Read more...