In a sea of legs and terrain, a wave of blue and gold emerges. UCLA cross country’s five-meet regular season came to a close Oct. 18, and despite the program’s inexperience – with just 10 combined meet appearances across all men’s runners before the season – the Bruins achieved multiple top-five finishes. Read more...
Photo: UCLA cross country’s men’s runners huddle in a circle with their arms around each other’s backs and shoulders. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
Crosstown rivals. Conference challengers. And this time, it all goes down at the Galen Center. UCLA women’s volleyball (12-8, 6-4 Big Ten) will head across Los Angeles on Wednesday to face No. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA women’s volleyball and USC women’s volleyball high five prior to the start of a match. The Bruins swept the Trojans in their last meeting at Pauley Pavilion earlier this season. (Libby Li/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 12:42 a.m. “The Miracle on Ice” often symbolizes the pinnacle of American athletic achievement. But Sally Perez may have one-upped the historic feat, snapping a 15-year drought and overcoming a low seed. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore blocker Sally Perez stands alongside Stanford sophomore Avery Jackson while the American flag rests behind their backs. The American duo dropped just three sets throughout the qualifying rounds and the main draw of the FIVB Beach Volleyball U21 World Championship. (Courtesy of Sally Perez)
UCLA men’s water polo has been led by Ryder Dodd for the last two seasons. The sophomore attacker has led the Bruins in goals each of the past two years, including their 2024 national championship run. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore attacker Ryder Dodd raises his hand out of the water during a game, with several teammates and opponents around him. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 12:41 a.m. In a sport built on suspense, soccer matches can end in a tie – even a scoreless one. Read more...
Photo: Freshman forward Leena Powell dribbles the ball as four USC defenders surround her. (Tszshan Huang/Daily Bruin)
Traveling to Hawaii is typically associated with tranquility and relaxation. However, the Bruins aren’t flying five-plus hours just to bask in the sun. UCLA women’s golf will journey to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, for the Nanea Invitational – its final fall tournament – where it will face three top-10 teams Monday through Wednesday. Read more...
Photo: Senior Meghan Royal scans the upcoming course. (Courtesy of Lucas Peltier)
This post was updated Oct. 26 at 8:45 p.m. Any school joining the Big Ten knows that the league’s powerhouse competition will test its athletes. But when UCLA entered the Big Ten in 2024, it took on a secondary, albeit real, challenge. Read more...
Photo: Coach Jordan Cordry smiles as she walks along the pool. (Daily Bruin file photo)
