Tuesday, November 3, 1998 Drive and determination FEATURE: Tom Poltl has spent much of his life perfecting his soccer skills, so it’s no surprise that he is a leader of the Bruin soccer team By Moin Salahuddin Daily Bruin Contributor Lightning-quick reflexes, deft touch and an innate ability to score are three virtues that only soccer phenoms possess. Read more...

Tuesday, November 3, 1998 Basketball team prepares to defend new reputation PREVIEW: Women’s squad wants to stay near top of poll, continue their rise to national prominence By A. Read more...

Tuesday, November 3, 1998 Women’s cross country team shocked after 8th place finish RECAP: Bruins regroup from disheartening loss in Pac-10 championship By Donald Morrison Daily Bruin Contributor Everything that could go wrong did go wrong for the No. Read more...

Tuesday, November 3, 1998 Sports season seen in stream of consciousness COLUMN: NBA fans drowning in their sorrow should consider lacrosse, an engaging alternative Now that it’s November, I guess that means it’s time for basketball season … Oh wait, they’re locked out, what a pity … Hey, whatever happened to the NBA anyway? Read more...

Monday, November 2, 1998 UCLA treats Stanford to sack of plays, tricks FOOTBALL: Despite weak game, team still manages to squeak out a victory By Jeff Kmiotek Daily Bruin Staff The Bruins could have stayed home Saturday night because they got their Halloween scare during the day. Read more...

Monday, November 2, 1998 Bruins boot Hoosiers to claim Classic INDIANA: Improved midfield contributes to win over Indiana, 2-1 By Scott Street Daily Bruin Contributor Halloween is over, but the Indiana Hoosiers couldn’t help but wish the No. Read more...

Monday, November 2, 1998 Forget overtime shoot-outs ­ we just care about game winners COLUMN: Various sports use different schemes; some work, some don’t UCLA men’s soccer had one of the biggest games in school history against Indiana yesterday. Read more...