Wednesday, December 3, 1997 Bruin victory in close game repeats history M. SOCCER: UCLA takes big step towards Final Four by winning second-to-last game of seasonBy Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Staff When the No. Read more...

Wednesday, December 3, 1997 After a season of special-team woes, the Bruins find that a standout return man has been here all alongBy Mark Dittmer Daily Bruin Staff In a football game, when Team A punts to Team B, it’s Team B that should be feeling good. Read more...

Wednesday, December 3, 1997 Bruins to battle Toreros for shot at first victory W. BASKETBALL: Adjustments in play necessary to prevent fatal 0-4 beginning of seasonBy Anthony CinQue Carter Daily Bruin Contributor The UCLA women’s basketball team looks to do an about-face this weekend as they take on the University of San Diego. Read more...

Monday, December 1, 1997 Living and breathing basketball FEATURE: Always consumed by his job, Steve Lavin is struggling to squeeze in some time for himself By Mark Shapiro Daily Bruin Staff It’s a good thing Steve Lavin slicks his hair down because, without that glaze, he would probably resemble Don King. Read more...

Monday, December 1, 1997 Bruins heckle, hang up Blazers BASKETBALL: Star freshmen players sweep Birmingham out after sluggish first half By Emmanuele Ejercito Daily Bruin Senior Staff ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The seventh-ranked UCLA men’s basketball team overcame a dismal first half to take fourth place at the Great Alaska Shootout, defeating the University of Alabama, Birmingham, 86-72, on Saturday at the Sullivan Arena. Read more...

Monday, December 1, 1997 A day later, Bruins face veteran Huskies in second-round match SOCCER: Contest was delayed because of the rain; Washington team retained all but one starter By Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Staff The men’s soccer team will have to wait one more day before its fate is determined. Read more...

Monday, December 1, 1997 Alas, playoff hopes sunk M. WATERPOLO: UCLA prepares for next year with stars Kern, Wright By Arin Aboulian Daily Bruin Contributor The men’s water polo team finished its season last weekend at the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championship tournament and, with an early loss to USC, the chances of getting an at-large bid from the NCAA are zero to none. Read more...