Monday, February 16

Pro Bruin Rundown: Bruin athletes find success in professional softball, beach volleyball leagues

As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many current and former Bruins taking part. Each week during the summer, Daily Bruin Sports will take a look at the standout performances of the past week from UCLA athletes as we count down the days until fall. Read more...

Photo: Former Bruin outfielder Jadelyn Allchin readies herself in the batter’s box. Allchin played one season at UCLA in 2024 after transferring from Washington. (Darlene Sanzon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA softball standout Megan Grant to join women’s basketball for senior campaign

Two-time NFCA All-American and UCLA softball utility Megan Grant has joined the UCLA women’s basketball roster for the 2025-2026 season, the team announced Friday. Grant – who concluded her junior campaign with 26 home runs, 81 RBIs and a .376 batting average – was a multi-sport varsity athlete at Aragon High School in San Mateo, California. Read more...

Photo: Rising senior utility Megan Grant stands in the left-handed batter’s box with the bat in her hands. Grant finished the 2025 campaign with 26 home runs – setting the Big Ten single-season home run record – along with 81 RBIs and a .376 batting average. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)


Jaquez and Kneepkens face off in AmeriCup before collegiate season

This post was updated July 13 at 6:48 p.m. Before soon-to-be Bruin teammates Gabriela Jaquez and Gianna Kneepkens join forces at Pauley Pavilion this fall, they will compete on the same court – but as opponents. Read more...

Photo: Rising graduate student and Utah transfer Gianna Kneepkens (left) and rising senior Gabriela Jaquez (right) competed against each other at the FIBA AmeriCup, representing USA and Mexico, respectively. (Left to right: Courtesy of Utah Athletics, Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)


Dizon’s Disposition: John Savage needs to expand recruiting pool, focus on pitching development

This post was updated July 13 at 6:41 p.m. UCLA baseball coach John Savage made a name for himself in college baseball through high school recruiting and player development. Read more...

Photo: Coach John Savage sits in the dugout while he looks towards the field. Savage led his team back to Omaha this season for the first time since 2013. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)


Pro Bruin Rundown: Dugalić’s career-high statistics in EuroBasket, incoming Bruin gymnasts

This post was updated July 6 at 6:04 p.m. As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many current and former Bruins taking part. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student forward Angela Dugalić will return to UCLA for a sixth collegiate season after playing with the Serbian national team this summer. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA men’s volleyball represents Team USA among players and coaches

This post was updated July 6 at 6:26 p.m. A new Olympic cycle brings new opportunities for the next generation of Bruins. Some of UCLA men’s volleyball’s players are capitalizing on just that as they compete for Team USA in the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League, which began June 11 and will run until Aug. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA middle blocker Merrick McHenry (left) smiles during a match at Pauley Pavilion. Former UCLA outside hitter Ethan Champlin (right) prepares to receive the ball. L: (Daily Bruin file photo) R: (Daily Bruin file photo)


Coach John Savage agrees to 3 year contract with UCLA baseball

This post was updated July 6 at 5:16 p.m. UCLA baseball will stick with its longtime head coach for a few more years.  A season removed from a 19-33 finish and missing the postseason for the second year in a row, coach John Savage led his team back to the Men’s College World Series for the first time since 2013, when he brought the program to its first and only national title.   “UCLA has agreed to a three-year contract extension with Head Coach John Savage,” a UCLA Athletics spokesperson said Thursday.  Savage’s first extension – which was signed after the 2013 campaign and at the time made him one of the highest-paid coaches in college baseball – concluded at the end of the 2025 season. Read more...

Photo: Coach John Savage holds the super regional trophy as he celebrates with his team. The Bruins swept both regionals before returning to the Men’s College World Series. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)



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