Thursday, November 5

UCLA men’s soccer edges out Cal Baptist, advances to NCAA Tournament Round of 32

For the first time all season, the Bruins’ starting goalkeeper wasn’t suited up. But five saves from the second-string keeper freshman Sam Joseph and four shots on goal proved enough to punch the blue and gold’s ticket to the Round of 32.  UCLA men’s soccer (11-6-1, 4-4-1 Pac-12) scraped out a 2-1 victory against Cal Baptist University (11-7-3, 4-3-2 WAC) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, its final game of the season at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior forward Kevin Diaz celebrates his goal in the 70th minute. Diaz now lands in a tie for first in number of goals on the season for the Bruins, knotted with redshirt sophomore forward Jose Contell who scored the blue and gold’s first goal of the night. (Jake Greenberg-Bell/Daily Bruin)


UCLA football newcomers, veterans reflect on storied rivalry with USC

This post was updated Nov. 17 at 10:18 p.m. Los Angeles is home to one of the most iconic rivalries in all of collegiate athletics. With campuses located just over 14 miles away from each other, the Bruins vs. Read more...

Photo: The Victory Bell is pictured. The bell is currently painted blue after UCLA football’s win over USC a season ago. (Daily Bruin file photo)



UCLA men’s soccer prepares to face Cal Baptist in first round of NCAA tournament

In 2010, Cal Baptist moved from the NCCAA to NCAA Division II. 12 years later, the Lancers have ascended to NCAA Division I Tournament eligibility, and their first postseason test will be against their former head coach, now UCLA coach Ryan Jorden. Read more...

Photo: Junior defender Tommy Silva stays low to guard a defender. Silva was named to the All-Pac-12 Second Team on Tuesday. (Vivian Xu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Four-star guard Sebastian Mack commits to UCLA men’s basketball as 2023 recruit

This post was updated Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Coach Mick Cronin has added another piece to his 2023 recruiting class. Four-star guard Sebastian Mack announced his commitment to UCLA men’s basketball on Wednesday evening, choosing the blue and gold over Oklahoma and Florida State. Read more...

Photo: Coach Mick Cronin looks toward the bench. Cronin added his third recruit in the 2023 recruiting class Wednesday night with the commitment of four-star guard Sebastian Mack. (Joseph Jimenez/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA women’s basketball sees improvements off the bench to start 2022-2023 season

Last year, the Bruins averaged 9.67 points off the bench per game through their first three contests. Through three matchups to open this year, they have bested that stat line by more than 15 points and averaged just over 26 bench points per game. Read more...

Photo: Freshman guard Kiki Rice arm bars a defender. The newcomer has made an immediate impact for UCLA women’s basketball and was one of five Bruins scoring in double figures in its latest contest against Troy. (Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin staff)