MICHAEL TOBEY Senior midfielder Carey Brown drives by a UCSB player in anticipation of a pass during UCLA’s 6-5 loss. The two teams will meet again on Saturday in Santa Barbara for the playoffs. Read more...

  Adam Karon Why is this column different from all other columns? E-mail Karon at [email protected]. Click Here for more articles by Adam Karon The word “fan” is derived from fanatic, which appropriately describes a small portion of those who attend athletic events. Read more...

  NICOLE MILLER/Daily Bruin Shortstop Ryan McCarthy prepares to throw out a runner against ASU Sunday. The road back to .500 runs through the Inland Empire OK, so it’s just the first speed bump on the way to evening out their slumping record, but the Bruins (15-22) have a legitimate chance to get out of this week with three victories. Read more...

Water-skiing takes care of business The UCLA water-skiing team is making a run to qualify for nationals. This weekend they took on 14 other renowned programs from across the country in a meet outside Bakersfield. Read more...

  COURTNEY STEWART/Daily Bruin Sophomore high jumper Julie Stevenson hurls herself over the bar during a triangular meet at Drake Stadium, Saturday. 1. UCLA 169 2. Read more...

  TYSON EVANS UCLA junior Kyle Erickson ran the 400-meter hurdles in 50.37, ninth best in school history, Saturday at Drake Stadium. By J.P. Hoornstra Daily Bruin Senior Staff As the 1500 meter run progressed, it became a cutthroat three-man race. Read more...

  MICHAEL MANTEL Sophomore outfielder Stephanie Ramos fields the ball while teammate Erin Rahn runs to back her up in UCLA’s 3-2 win over Stanford. By Michael Sneag Daily Bruin Contributor No. Read more...