Facing a 20-point deficit against one of the nation’s top teams, Dijon Thompson knew UCLA’s hopes rested on his shoulders. Like he already has several times this year, the senior forward sparked the Bruins’ second-half comeback, carrying his team to an improbable 95-86 victory over No. Read more...

Losing its season opener wasn’t all that bad for the UCLA women’s gymnastics team. In front of a raucous crowd of 10,000 people, the No. 1 Bruins fell to No. Read more...

One of UCLA coach Kathy Olivier’s favorite athletes is boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who is renowned for his rope-a-dope strategy in the ring. So far this season, Olivier’s Bruins have adopted Ali’s formula on the hardwood, suckering in their opponents in the early stages of games only to later run right past them, even though Olivier would like to see her team fight from the opening whistle. Read more...

Above all else, UCLA coach Ben Howland values preparation, but this was one question for which even he was unprepared. Twice he was asked if UCLA’s stunning 95-86 victory over No. Read more...

Undefeated. It’s a word that brings a smile to the face of UCLA coach Kathy Olivier, as her Bruins represent the lone team in the Pac-10 to have not yet suffered a conference loss. Read more...

Scheduled to travel to Arizona this weekend for the Arizona State University Invitational, the UCLA diving team has decided not to attend due to weather uncertainties. Read more...

Mired on the bench for the past few weeks, Ryan Hollins unexpectedly became the center of attention late in Thursday’s game. The junior center, who lost his starting power forward job last month, sparked UCLA’s second-half comeback against Washington State with, of all things, his toughness and his rebounding. Read more...