Tuesday, May 5

UCLA baseball pitches its way to a shutout win against UC Irvine

Led by a pitching staff that allowed only three hits, the Bruins were able to pull off a series-clinching shutout against the Anteaters. No. 8 UCLA baseball (4-3) took the third game of its series against UC Irvine (4-2) 4-0 on Sunday, giving the Bruins a two-games-to-one series win over the Anteaters. Read more...

Photo: Freshman third baseman Kyle Karros’ two-run double in the seventh inning provided insurance for No. 8 UCLA baseball in its series-clinching win over UC Irvine on Sunday. (Jefferson Alade/Daily Bruin)


Men’s tennis falls to USC, loses home match for first time since 2015

For the first time in nearly six years, the Bruins lost a home match. No. 17 UCLA men’s tennis (3-2) fell 4-3 to No. 9 USC (10-3) in a down to the wire match that clocked in at nearly four hours. Read more...

Photo: Before Sunday’s loss, redshirt senior Ben Goldberg hadn’t lost a home match his whole career. Even with the loss, Goldberg won a singles point for No. 17 UCLA men’s tennis, winning 7-6(4), 6-2 on court three. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)



Women’s volleyball defeats Arizona twice, establishes 4-match win streak

The Bruins currently have their longest winning streak of the season. Playing two matches at Pauley Pavilion, No. 15 UCLA women’s volleyball (9-3) defeated Arizona (4-8) 3-1 on Friday and 3-0 on Sunday. Read more...

Photo: Freshman setter/opposite Kate Lane recorded 40 assists over both of No. 15 UCLA women’s volleyball’s victories over Arizona. (Ella Barnes/Daily Bruin)


Men’s volleyball splits Concordia matches as Ketrzynski notches career-high in aces

Despite winning their first five sets over two matches against the Eagles, the Bruins settled for a split. No. 7 UCLA men’s volleyball (5-3) went 1-1 against Concordia University Irvine (1-4), winning 3-0 on Thursday at home and losing 3-2 on Saturday in Irvine. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore outside hitter/opposite Cole Ketrzynski recorded a career-high five aces as the Bruins swept the Eagles on Thursday. (Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin staff)


Beach volleyball sweeps Stanford in doubleheader to open 2021 season

In a year with changed protocols, the Bruins’ lineups also underwent adjustments. Continuing its back-to-back title defense, No. 2 UCLA beach volleyball (2-0, 2-0 Pac-12) swept its opening weekend doubleheader against No. Read more...

Photo: Fifth-year graduate student Savvy Simo and her partner freshman Lexy Denaburg won both of their matches on the top court as No. 2 UCLA beach volleyball opened up its season 2-0. (Ella Barnes/Daily Bruin)


Women’s water polo never trails in victory over UC Irvine

After a first-quarter shootout, the Bruins reverted back to “UCLA water polo,” according to coach Adam Wright. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (2-0) never trailed against No. Read more...

Photo: Playing against her older sister Danielle, junior attacker Val Ayala scored the first goal of the game for No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo in a win over No. 5 UC Irvine. Ayala has been in the top five for the Bruins in goals and steals every year she’s been with the program. (Daily Bruin file photo)