Wednesday, April 29


UCLA women’s basketball bounces back to best UCSB after slow start

After an uncharacteristic first quarter scoring drought, the Bruins returned from a 16-point deficit to take down the Gauchos. Following its first loss of the season to No. Read more...

Photo: Freshman guard Kiki Rice drives toward the basket. Rice was the contest’s second-leading scorer with a total of 14 points and eight rebounds to help the Bruins defeat the Gauchos. (Ethan Manafi/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA men’s water polo exits NCAA tournament with failed comeback against USC

On a cold and wet afternoon in the Bay Area, the Bruins’ season came to a close.  No. 3 UCLA men’s water polo (22-5, 2-1 MPSF) fell to No. Read more...

Photo: Members of No. 3 UCLA men’s water polo groups around their teammates in the pool at the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament. The Bruins fell to No. 1 USC for the second time in as many weeks at the NCAA tournament semifinals Saturday. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin)



Beat Breakdown: Daily Bruin’s women’s volleyball writers discuss what went wrong for UCLA in 2022

For the third time in program history, UCLA women’s volleyball has fallen short of an NCAA tournament appearance. Take a look at how each of the Daily Bruin Sports women’s volleyball writers believe the Bruins’ 2022 season went wrong. Read more...

Photo: The team stands together during a game. Despite starting the preseason ranked No. 12 in the nation, the Bruins had a lackluster regular season that ultimately cumulated in a lack of a postseason for the third time in program history. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin)


Men’s water polo 2022 NCAA tournament predictions

Joseph CrosbyAssistant Sports editorPrediction: NCAA champion The Bruins are coming off their worst stretch of games of the season. At the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament semifinals, they allowed eight first-half goals against USC en route to a one-goal loss. Read more...

Photo: No. 3 UCLA men’s water polo huddles around coach Adam Wright during a game. The Bruins will make a run at a national championship starting Saturday in Berkeley. (Julia Zhou/Daily Bruin)


UCLA women’s basketball loses 7-game winning streak to South Carolina

The Bruins met a formidable opponent. And when showcasing their potential, they responded with a nine-point loss against the reigning champions. No. 15 UCLA women’s basketball (7-1) ended its best season start since 2019, with a loss against No. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore forward Emily Bessoir surveys the court as she dribbles the ball. Bessoir is currently averaging 8.8 points per game on eight games played. (Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor)