“For the past century, decisions about UCLA Athletics have always been guided by what is best for our student-athletes, first and foremost, and our fans,” said Chancellor Gene Block and athletic director Martin Jarmond in a public statement. Read more...
Photo: UCLA womens’ basketball players huddle during a game. They are just one Bruin team that will now have to make cross-country trips for conference road games because of UCLA’s move to the Big Ten. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated July 4 at 8:41 p.m. It’s official: UCLA is joining the Big Ten in 2024. After a day full of rumor and conjecture, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block and athletic director Martin Jarmond announced the school’s decision to leave the Pac-12 and join the Big Ten on Thursday afternoon. Read more...
Photo: UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond watches a water polo game. (Jeremy Chen/Assistant Photo editor)
Abbey Forbes had never anticipated transferring. But despite her attempt to remain in Westwood, the former Bruin will now be heading home. The former UCLA women’s tennis player announced May 25 in an Instagram post that she will be transferring to North Carolina to use her final two years of eligibility as a graduate transfer. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA women’s tennis player Abbey Forbes hits a backhand. Forbes transferred to North Carolina for her final two seasons of eligibility. (Jeremy Chen/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated July 4 at 8:47 p.m. Being true to yourself isn’t always the easiest thing to do. But for former UCLA women’s golfer Ryann O’Toole, it’s been the one thing that has propelled her through her career. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA women’s golfer and current LPGA pro Ryann O’Toole smiles while preparing for a putt. (Courtesy of PXG)
Sometimes, you have to let fate take its course. At least that’s what this past month has felt like for UCLA men’s golf coach Armen Kirakossian, who was recently named as former coach Derek Freeman’s successor following the 2021-2022 season. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s golf coach Armen Kirakossian poses at the Gifford Practice Complex on campus. Kirakossian, who was hired earlier this month, said he’s hoping to create the complete student-athlete experience for the Bruins. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics/Jesus Ramirez)
This post was updated July 4 at 8:51 p.m. A major shakeup in the collegiate athletics landscape is underway. UCLA and USC are leaving the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten in 2024, according to official announcements from the respective athletic departments. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football competes against USC. The two schools are reportedly planning to leave the Pac-12 and join the Big Ten. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated July 4 at 8:35 p.m. The Bruins are hitting the reset button for the 2023 season. After hiring Janelle McDonald to replace former coach Chris Waller as head coach in early May, UCLA gymnastics has hired its new assistant coaches, the team announced Tuesday morning. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA gymnastics form a huddle. The Bruins announced their new assistant coaches Tuesday morning after hiring Janelle McDonald as head coach in early May. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin senior staff)
