Sunday, May 3

Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. LSU

Jon Christon Sports editor Prediction: UCLA 45, LSU 38 Southeastern Conference teams are historically known as defensive-minded, grind-it-out programs. Well, LSU is not like SEC teams of old. Read more...

Photo: Coming off of its first nonconference win in the Chip Kelly era over Hawai’i, UCLA football will match up against No. 16 LSU, a team it has never faced before in program history. (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)


Men’s soccer looks for victory against UC Irvine in first away game

After recording both their first win and first loss of the season, the Bruins are preparing for their first game away from Wallis Annenberg Stadium. UCLA men’s soccer (1-1) will be on the road for the first time this season to face off against UC Irvine (0-2) on Friday. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s soccer will take on UC Irvine on Friday with a chance to climb to above .500. Redshirt senior defender Ben Reveno, who started all 30 games across his first two seasons, started the first two games of this season as a substitute. (David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA men’s water polo to open season with both new, familiar opponents

It’s been 726 days since the Bruins last competed in a regular season tournament with no conference foes. No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo will open its season at the Triton Invitational in San Diego, facing Biola and Whittier on Saturday before closing weekend play versus California Baptist and UC Santa Barbara. Read more...

Photo: Attacker Chasen Travisano is one of two graduate students on UCLA men’s water polo, including attacker Nicolas Saveljic who was named as the recipient of the Peter J. Cutino Award on Thursday. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA football welcomes opportunity to rewrite Chip Kelly’s September record

September was in the air at Wasserman Football Center on Wednesday. On the first day of the month, UCLA football (1-0) started its practice by listening to the song “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire through the loudspeakers. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior defensive lineman Datona Jackson grabbed his first career interception in UCLA football’s win over Hawai’i. The lineman also had three tackles and 0.5 sacks in the victory. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Women’s soccer remains steady despite losing their backline, adding new defense

Despite losing most of their backline from a year ago, the Bruins’ defense has remained at last year’s level. To open the season, No. 4 UCLA women’s soccer (3-0) attracted record-breaking crowds and scored seven goals in three games en route to its third consecutive 3-0 start. Read more...

Photo: Freshman defender Quincy McMahon started in the midfield for UCLA women’s soccer Sunday against Long Beach State. McMahon is one of two freshmen to register a start for the Bruins in three games this season. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA women’s volleyball prepares for first match in Long Beach State Tournament

The Bruins will kick off their first tournament of the season against the host team. No. 18 UCLA women’s volleyball (1-0) will be playing three opponents in three days in the Long Beach State Tournament. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student setter Shelby Martin and No. 18 UCLA women’s volleyball will be gearing up for the Long Beach State Tournament this week. Martin made her Bruin debut Sunday with 46 assists after transferring from Kansas State. (Courtesy of Scott D. Weaver)


Football’s special teams unit scores in season-opening game, prepares to face LSU

The Bruins scored four touchdowns on the ground for the first time in almost two years Saturday. Their defense gave up 10 points, tied for its best performance since 2018. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior linebacker Ale Kaho blocked a punt that led to a touchdown and recorded one sack in UCLA football’s season-opening win over Hawai’i on Saturday. (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)