Two years after becoming a varsity sport again, the UCLA women’s rowing team captured its first Pac-10 conference title. While the Bruins finished sixth overall last weekend, the novice eight boat won its grand final by a four-second margin, capturing the first UCLA rowing postseason title in over 10 years. Read more...
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May 19, 9:00 pm
Pac-10 title a first for new rowing program
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May 19, 9:00 pm
Soong changes technique to capture win
Whether its in the dojo or the throwing circle, UCLA’s Cari Soong is a fighter. Soong ““ a black belt in karate and one of the premier hammer throwers in the nation ““ utilized her martial arts background Saturday at the Pac-10 Championships, sparring with USC’s Julianna Tudja before ultimately delivering the knockout blow. Read more...
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May 18, 9:00 pm
Friday, Sunday losses rule out possibility of playoffs
After about as dramatic a win as possible Saturday, the UCLA baseball team experienced a double dose of disappointment Sunday. The elation of Brett McMillan’s game-winning 12th inning grand slam Saturday was quickly erased Sunday by a walkoff homerun and elimination from the playoffs at the hands of No. Read more...
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May 18, 9:00 pm
UCLA tennis eliminated after 4-0 loss to Duke
Cinderella was not with the UCLA women’s tennis team this weekend. The Bruins’ season ended Friday in Gainesville, Florida, with a 4-0 loss to Duke (30-2) in the NCAA quarterfinals. Read more...
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May 18, 9:00 pm
Men’s track finishes fourth in Pac-10 meet
It would have taken a near flawless performance to win, but unfortunately for the UCLA men’s track and field team, perfection was not in the cards this weekend. Read more...
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May 18, 9:00 pm
Softball dominates regionals
FRESNO “”mdash; For the 20th time in 22 years, the UCLA softball team has advanced to the Women’s College World Series. The Bruins won their NCAA regional in dominant fashion, outscoring their four opponents over the weekend 22-2, including Sunday’s 5-0 regional championship victory over Michigan State. Read more...
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May 18, 9:00 pm
For dedicated Midwesterners, fandom is a piece of cake
Think twice about cheering for the return of the NFL to Los Angeles. Besides the thought of having a team named the L.A. Vikings ““ or even worse, the L.A. Read more...