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Women’s soccer Jay Fenn, Daily Bruin reporter The Bruins will put their perfect record on the line when they head to San Diego. No. 3 UCLA women’s soccer (6-0) will travel south to take on San Diego (4-2) on Thursday and San Diego State (2-5) on Sunday. Read more...

Photo: Junior forward Mia Fishel, a San Diego native, will return to her hometown as No. 3 UCLA women’s soccer heads south to take on San Diego and San Diego State on Thursday and Sunday, respectively. (Jack Stenzel/Daily Bruin)


Men’s water polo works on improving defense, prepares for conference play

The Bruins are focused on improving defensively, according to coach Adam Wright. No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo (7-0) has conceded 6.6 goals per game this season, almost halving its allowed goals per contest from last season through seven games. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s water polo held its opponents to under seven goals per contest in seven games this season, but coach Adam Wright said the Bruins need to “get a whole lot better” defensively. (Esther Ma/Daily Bruin)


Football sees strong improvement in defense, in time for Fresno State matchup

While the Bruins’ offense has garnered national attention, the team has also seen improving numbers from the other side of the ball. No. 13 UCLA football (2-0) opened its campaign by allowing 37 total points through two contests, including holding Hawai’i (1-2) to 10 points in its first game of the season – tied for the second-lowest total in coach Chip Kelly’s tenure. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football senior linebacker Mitchell Agude has forced four fumbles in two games this season, making him the all-time leader in school history. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)


Men’s water polo boasts largest roster since 2013, welcomes new talent

The Bruins’ roster is their largest in eight years. No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo (7-0) has averaged 16 goals per game to start the season, with 17 individual Bruins scoring so far. Read more...

Photo: With 33 players on the current team, UCLA men’s water polo’s roster is the largest it has been since 2013. Seventeen different Bruins have registered a goal in seven games this season. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)


Women’s volleyball looks make adjustments after loss to San Diego

After their first loss, the Bruins are focusing on their first touches. No. 19 UCLA women’s volleyball (5-1) won four straight matches to open the season, but fell short to then-No. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student outside hitter/opposite Mac May had a team-high four service errors and two receiving errors in No. 19 UCLA women’s volleyball’s loss to San Diego on Thursday, but cut such errors to one and zero, respectively, against San Diego State on Friday. (Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin staff)


Football prepares for Fresno State, climbs rankings after bye week

Following a bye week, the Bruins have begun preparation for their next opponent. No. 13 UCLA football (2-0) started the season with wins over Hawai’i (1-2) and LSU (1-1) to sit atop the Pac-12 South along with No. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior wide receiver Kazmeir Allen is tied for the team lead with four receptions for No. 13 UCLA football and is second on the team with 92 receiving yards. A Tulare, California native, Allen will play against many of his former high school teammates when the Bruins take on Fresno State on Saturday. (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)


Women’s soccer remains undefeated, secures 5th shutout win over CSUN

Six up, six down. Then-No. 4 UCLA women’s soccer (6-0) defeated Cal State Northridge (1-7) 3-0 on Monday night at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. The victory marks the sixth straight win to open the season for the Bruins and the sixth straight loss for the Matadors. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student midfielder Olivia Athens scored her first points of the season with a goal and an assist as then-No. 4 UCLA women’s soccer earned its sixth consecutive win to begin the season. (Esther Ma/Daily Bruin)