Tuesday, April 28

No. 1 UCLA softball looks to Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic with high hopes

This post was updated Feb. 22 at 9:44 p.m. After winning 12 straight games to start the season and achieving the country’s No. 1 ranking, the Bruins will look to continue their success in another early-season tournament. Read more...

Photo: Freshman infielder Jordan Woolery follows through on a swing. Woolery stands second among all eligible Bruins in batting average, slugging percentage and OPS thus far in 2023. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)


Depth in the bullpen keeps UCLA baseball undefeated with win against Pepperdine

Last edited Feb. 22 at 9:57 p.m. As the ball soared past the outfield and into the trees, Jackie Robinson Stadium erupted with joy. At the same time, junior outfielder JonJon Vaughns rounded the bases and celebrated his third homer of the season. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore second baseman Duce Gourson fouls off a pitch. Gourson’s three hits tied for the team high in Tuesday’s contest against Pepperdine. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)


From practices to games, UCLA women’s basketball values team spirit

One of the most important aspects of team sports is the camaraderie of the team. Each player undeniably has to shoulder the responsibility of being an elite athlete but also the obligation of being a good teammate. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA women’s basketball team stands in a huddle, with arms raised to cheer. The Bruins are currently 21-7 this season and 10-6 in the Pac-12. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)


Nelson’s Noggin: Thanks to clutch batting, UCLA softball triumphs at top

Last edited Feb. 22 at 9:38 p.m. There has been a historic changing of the guard in the softball world. It didn’t come with a fancy ceremony, but considering its significance, it might as well have. Read more...

Photo: UCLA softball prepares to mob freshman utility Megan Grant at home plate. Leading the nation in RBIs among all freshmen, Grant’s contributions helped the Bruins sweep the No. 1 spot across the four major softball polls this week. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)


In final away contest of season, UCLA women’s basketball drops to Stanford

This post was updated Feb. 20 at 11:03 p.m. The Bruins fell short in their attempt at vengeance against the Cardinal.   After losing to the Cardinal by 13 points on Jan. Read more...

Photo: Freshman guard Londynn Jones prepares to go up for a layup. Jones contributed 14 points of her own in Monday’s contest, leading the Bruins in scoring. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin)


Early NCAA Tournament bracket ‘comical,’ says UCLA’s Mick Cronin

This post was updated Feb. 20 at 10:48 p.m. Only three teams stand between the Bruins and the top spot in the national rankings. But when the selection committee revealed its top 16 seeds Saturday, UCLA ranked eighth. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin yells during a game. The Bruins were ranked as the No. 8 team in the country by the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee on Saturday. (Joseph Jimenez/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA swim and dive to head for Pac-12 championships with roster depth in mind

The Bruins’ postseason journey will begin with a trip to the Pacific Northwest. UCLA swim and dive (6-3, 3-3 Pac-12) will head to Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington, to compete in the Pac-12 championships beginning Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Senior swimmer Gabby Dang of UCLA swim and dive swims during a meet. The team will kick off the Pac-12 championships Wednesday. (Joseph Jimenez/Assistant Photo editor)