This post was updated April 16 at 10:39 p.m. In sports, the best team doesn’t always win. You could argue that’s what makes sports great. That’s what makes them unpredictable. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Selena Harris watches the leaderboard on the jumbotron. UCLA gymnastics failed to advance out of the NCAA semifinal round despite its score ranking third out of the eight teams that competed Thursday. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)
Facing their final MPSF contenders, the Bruins rallied their way to victory. Exactly a week away from the MPSF semi-finals, No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball (26-2, 11-0 MPSF) traveled up to Malibu to meet No. Read more...
Photo: Ethan Champlin goes up for a kill. The junior outside hitter notched a career-high 19 on Thursday night. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin)
While finals week is still a ways away, Daily Bruin Sports is dishing out grades – UCLA men’s basketball player grades, that is. Senior staff writer Jon Christon hands out his marks for every Bruin rotation player based on preseason expectations, this time looking at the wings. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. puts in a layup through contact. Jaquez became UCLA men’s basketball’s first Pac-12 Player of the Year since 2008. (Jeremy Chen/Assistant Photo editor)
The Bruins are back at home competing against a familiar opponent. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (18-4, 3-1 MPSF) will face off against No. 5 California (17-6, 3-1) for the second time this season when the two meet at Spieker Aquatics Center on Saturday. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior goalkeeper Georgia Phillips splashes out of the water on a save attempt. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A break from Pac-12 action could give the Bruins a break from the pressure of standings-shifting contests. But sophomore shortstop Cody Schrier said their opponent’s conference isn’t on their minds. Read more...
Photo: Senior right-hander Charles Harrison reaches back as he delivers a pitch. Harrison lowered his season ERA to 0.86 after two shutout frames against Pepperdine on Tuesday. (Joseph Crosby/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated April 13 at 10:49 p.m. FORT WORTH, Texas — As the Bruins rose in the standings week after week, one event always seemed to hold them back. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Jordan Chiles performs a release move on bars. Chiles won the NCAA title in both bars and floor, but UCLA gymnastics couldn’t advance to the NCAA final. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)
Ahead of facing the top-ranked team in the nation, Stein Metzger said the Bruins are feeling prepared. “Get ready to see fireworks,” the coach said. After sweeping their most recent tournament, the Bruins are gearing up to compete for one last time in the regular season. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Abby Van Winkle jumps to spike the ball over the net. Van Winkle enters the upcoming tournament after a 3-1 record alongside her partner junior Peri Brennan in the Pac-12 North Invitational. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin)
