Friday, July 3

Women’s volleyball sets up several setters to start, sub in defensive scheme

The Bruins’ blocks have been all but a lock. With over half of its season in the books, No. 16 UCLA women’s volleyball (15-3, 8-2 Pac-12) has ascended to the top of the Pac-12 standings, nestling into a tie for first place with No. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student setter Shelby Martin (left) and redshirt sophomore middle blocker Anna Dodson (right) elevate to block against Oregon on Oct. 22. Martin is one of No. 16 UCLA women’s volleyball’s four setters and is the shortest at 5-foot-10. (Harold Lee/Daily Bruin)


UCLA women’s soccer finds top-10 victory against Stanford

The third shot on target proved to be the winner for the Bruins.  Returning to the team following a two-week stint with the Mexican National Team, senior midfielder Maricarmen Reyes scored an 87th-minute winner to propel the blue and gold to victory. Read more...

Photo: In her first game in two weeks after a stint with the Mexican National Team, senior midfielder Maricarmen Reyes scored the game-winning goal for No. 5 UCLA women’s soccer in the 87th minute as the Bruins triumphed over No. 9 Stanford. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)


Water polo coach, Olympian Adam Wright inducted into UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame

Just east of Pauley Pavilion and west of Ackerman Union, Adam Wright’s name is forever enshrined in the J.D. Morgan Center – home of the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s and women’s water polo coach Adam Wright was inducted into the 2020 UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame after winning two championships with the Bruins as a player and four as a coach. (David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA women’s soccer to take on Bay Area rivals in weekend homestand

Last season, the Bruins beat the Golden Bears and snapped a seven-game skid against the Cardinal two days later to clinch the Pac-12 championship. This season, they’ll face the two teams in the opposite order with similar Pac-12 implications on the line. Read more...

Photo: In three seasons in Westwood, junior defender Kylie Kerr has not seen action against Stanford or California. Kerr and No. 5 UCLA women’s soccer will take on the Cardinal and Golden Bears on Thursday and Sunday, respectively, after taking down both teams a season ago. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)


Weekend Preview: Oct. 27

Women’s volleyballJuliana Chen, Sports contributor The Bruins are preparing to face familiar foes. Following back-to-back victories at Pauley Pavilion, No. 16 UCLA women’s volleyball (15-3, 8-2 Pac-12) will face off at home against No. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s volleyball’s smiles during the team’s three-set victory over Oregon State on Oct. 24. Sophomore Kate Lane has become a rotation player since making her season debut during a loss to Arizona State on Oct. 17. (Megan Tagami/Daily Bruin)


Women’s basketball reflects on importance of team-bonding in upcoming season

For the Bruins, building team chemistry is a science in itself. Two weeks out from its season opener against Pepperdine, No. 20 UCLA women’s basketball held practice in Pauley Pavilion with open media availability. Read more...

Photo: Graduate transfer Iimar’i Thomas is defended by a practice player on the left wing during practice Friday morning. The UCLA women’s basketball forward is set to make her debut as a Bruin on Nov. 10. (Grace Wilson/Daily Bruin)


UCLA football to face Utah in contest for bowl eligibility

Just as they were a week ago, the Bruins are 60 minutes away from bowl eligibility for the first time in the Chip Kelly era. The only difference now is they have to travel to the mountains to get it. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior wide receiver Kyle Philips warms up ahead of UCLA football’s game against Utah in 2019. Philips has played in just the one game against the Utes in his Bruin career, catching seven passes for 86 yards. (Kanishka Mehra/Daily Bruin senior staff)