Tuesday, May 5

Gymnastics bonds over childhood games, competitive spirit at preseason retreat

With its traditional preseason retreat falling victim to COVID-19 protocols, UCLA gymnastics got creative and turned to an Olympian’s elementary school roots. Since large indoor gatherings are prohibited in Los Angeles County per the county’s COVID-19 guidelines, the team headed up to UCLA’s Easton Stadium on a foggy Los Angeles morning. Read more...

Photo: UCLA gymnastics alumna and undergraduate assistant coach Kyla Ross helped lead the team in a game of capture the flag on a one day retreat at Easton Stadium. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)


Men’s basketball extends winning streak with 30-point win over Washington State

This post was updated Jan. 14 at 5:14 p.m. After starting 2021 with three straight games with a final margin of 6 points or less, the Bruins finally got a comfortable win. Read more...

Photo: Tyger Campbell eclipsed the 15-point mark for the second consecutive game in UCLA men’s basketball’s largest Pac-12 win under coach Mick Cronin. The redshirt sophomore guard scored 16 points on eight attempts while leading the Bruins with a game-high six assists. (Finn Chitwood/Daily Bruin)


Women’s basketball changes up practice plan with reduced available players

This post was updated Jan. 18 at 10:56 p.m. In normal seasons, teams have a full 15-player roster at their disposal for practices and games. But the 2020-2021 season is anything but normal, and this past week, the Bruins saw a new low. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball played its last game against Utah with seven players after practicing some of the week with just four players available. The Bruins were without multiple players because of injuries during the game against Utah. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)


Pro Bruin Rundown: Zach LaVine scores big, Greg Vanney becomes LA Galaxy head coach

As college sports continue to be pushed back because of the COVID-19 pandemic, professional leagues have restarted. Each Monday, Daily Bruin Sports will highlight a few standout alumni performances from the past week in ongoing leagues as we await the return of university athletics. Read more...

Photo: Zach LaVine, who earned 2013-2014 Pac-12 All-Freshman Team honors in his lone season at UCLA, is on pace for career highs in points, assists and rebounds while leading the Chicago Bulls to its best start since 2016. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Women’s basketball players defeat Utah, supporting each other through challenges

Despite not having enough players for their game earlier this week, the Bruins made up for lost time in their victory Sunday afternoon. Scoring 36 points and hitting eight 3-pointers in the first quarter alone, No. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior guard Natalie Chou scored a career-high 28 points in UCLA women’s basketball’s victory against Utah. Chou also had career highs in made field goals and made 3-pointers, with 11 and five, respectively. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)


Men’s basketball claims victory against Wildcats, completing Arizona road sweep

Redshirt sophomore guard Tyger Campbell entered the Bruins’ contest Saturday leading the Pac-12 in assists, but it was his scoring that took the spotlight on his birthday. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore guard Tyger Campbell led his team with 22 points in UCLA men’s basketball’s victory over Arizona. The Bruins moved to 5-0 in Pac-12 play and remain the only undefeated team in conference games. (Finn Chitwood/Daily Bruin)


Tight-knit gymnastics freshman class set to play greater role on team

This post was updated Jan. 10 at 5:06 p.m. to address a transcription error in Chris Waller’s quote.  With UCLA gymnastics graduating eight seniors from last season, the 2020 freshman class is aiming to leave its imprint on the team. Read more...

Photo: UCLA gymnastics second-year coach Chris Waller said this year’s freshmen are one of the closest groups he has ever coached. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)