Friday, June 26

Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. Utah

Joseph Crosby Sports editor Prediction: UCLA 35, Utah 31 I watched this matchup two years ago from the Mighty Utah Student Section – also known as the MUSS – and somewhere along the way ended up with nacho cheese in the hood of my jacket. Read more...

Photo: Pictured are Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (left) and UCLA redshirt senior linebacker Darius Muasau (right). (Photos by (left to right): Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff, Kyle Kotanchek/Daily Bruin senior staff. Photo illustration by Helen Quach/Design director)


“Sark-nado” Jack Sarkos co-leads Pac-12 in men’s soccer scoring pace

One name has been synonymous with the Bruins’ attacking efforts in their first five games. “Everybody should want to come and see the ‘Sark-nado’ scoring goals for us,” said coach Ryan Jorden. Read more...

Photo: After scoring a goal for UCLA men’s soccer, graduate student forward Jack Sarkos performs his “Sark-nado” celebration with fellow graduate students, midfielders Sean Karani and Ryan Becher. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA football looks to build win streak against Utah in conference opener

UCLA’s 2022 victory over Utah stood out as a climactic moment for the program a year ago. The Bruins entered the contest as the underdog, ranked seven slots below their counterpart, and emerged not only victorious, but boasting a top-10 ranking after the following bye week – tied for their highest of the year. Read more...

Photo: Senior wide receiver Logan Loya carries the ball downfield against North Carolina Central. (Brandon Morqeucho/Assistant Photo editor)




Teamwork makes the dream work for UCLA women’s volleyball’s new coaching staff

Alfee Reft’s recent hire described his essence in one simple sentence. “He loves people, and people love him,” said assistant coach and director of operations Noah Casaquit. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s volleyball associate head coach Jen Malcom scans the court during a game. Malcom came to Westwood after seven years coaching at Iowa State and has assumed the head coach roles at times with Alfee Reft out with Team USA. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)


Graduate student goalkeeper Noah Sutherland returns to soccer after one year away

Anybody who’s ever stepped onto the soccer field, whether as a professional or five-year-old, has to step away at some point. After his four years at Lehigh University were over – punctuated by a season-ending concussion as a senior – Noah Sutherland came to UCLA in 2022 to earn his master’s degree in financial engineering. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student goalkeeper Noah Sutherland watches a ball as he prepares to catch it during a UCLA men’s soccer practice. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)