There’s no way around it. One mid-major opponent had the Bruins on the ropes Monday and another defeated them in four sets the following day. And now, No. Read more...
Photo: Senior outside hitter Cheridyn Leverette hits the ball as Ohio State players put up a block. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
There were not a lot of positives to take away from the season opener. The defense could not stop anything, allowing six touchdowns and nearly 500 yards of total offense; redshirt sophomore quarterback Nico Iamaleava threw for just 136 yards in his anticipated UCLA debut; and the Rose Bowl – 682 miles from Salt Lake City – teemed with throngs of Utah red, almost matching the size of the Bruin faithful. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster runs on to the field at the Rose Bowl. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
A bounce-back victory could mean momentum is back on UCLA’s side. Now, as the Bruins enter what could be the toughest stretch of their season, their recent success could spur further triumphs. Read more...
Photo: Eleven members of UCLA women’s soccer group together, with sophomore goalkeeper Mariangela Medina standing in the center. Medina made her NCAA debut last week in UCLA vs. Long Beach. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The Bruins didn’t just take the court in their season opener. They unveiled a brand new identity with six players making their debut. No. 19 UCLA women’s volleyball (1-1) opened the year with mixed results after a five-set thriller win against Long Beach State (1-2) on Monday in Walter Pyramid, followed by a four set loss to Pepperdine (3-1) in Firestone Fieldhouse on Tuesday. Read more...
Photo: Members of the UCLA women’s volleyball team speak to Alfee Reft during his first year as the head coach. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The Bruins are still winless. They have scored just one goal and allowed four through two losses and two draws. While they still have yet to claim that elusive win, the Bruins trekked across the country and kept the ball out of their own net for the first time this season. Read more...
Photo: Coach Ryan Jorden stands on the sidelines during a UCLA men’s soccer game at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. (Darlene Sanzon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
How long an alleged “blue blood” can go without a national title – or even just a deep playoff run – without jeopardizing its status is an ever-constant argument. Read more...
Photo: Coach Alfee Reft stands on the sidelines as he watches the match. Reft is heading into his third year as the head honcho of the program. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated Sept. 2 at 11:26 a.m. The Bruins were untouchable last August. For an entire month, the ball did not meet the back of the Bruins’ net. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s soccer stands on the sidelines during a home match at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
