Sports
Men's Basketball, Sports
|
February 4, 6:24 pm
UCLA men’s basketball has hit its stride after solidifying starting lineup
Jaime Jaquez Jr. is still two weeks away from turning 19, but he has been out on the court more than any other Bruin. Coach Mick Cronin has finally settled on a regular starting lineup midway through his first season with UCLA men’s basketball (12-10, 5-4 Pac-12), and the freshman guard/forward – who came off the bench in his first seven games – has become a mainstay. Read more...
Photo: (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin staff)
Sports, Women's Basketball
|
February 4, 12:58 am
Women’s basketball rallies with help of self-reflection after loss to Arizona
Coach Cori Close received a text from Charisma Osborne on Saturday night: “What do you want me to focus on?” The freshman guard was asking for advice after No. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Charisma Osborne was second for then-No. 8 UCLA women’s basketball with 14 points in its loss to then-No. 16 Arizona on Friday night. She then put up 15 points against then-No. 19 Arizona State on Sunday. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)
Sports, Women's Water Polo
|
February 4, 12:57 am
Women’s water polo features a sea of consistent scorers, but Abbi Hill stands out
This post was updated Feb. 4 at 5:29 p.m. The Bruins have had one constant all season – freshman utility Abbi Hill scoring goals. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (10-1, 1-0 MPSF) is coming off two wins at the UCLA Mini Tournament, including an exhibition upset over No. Read more...
Photo: Freshman utility Abbi Hill has 29 goals in 11 matches for No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo. She has at least one goal in every game she has played, including seven in a contest against No. 18 Wagner. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Beach Volleyball, Men's Basketball, Men's Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Softball, Sports, Sports Columns
|
February 4, 12:55 am
Battle of the Editors: Which Bruin athletes would find the most success when competing for another sport?
As winter sports are midseason, and a slew of spring teams will begin their slates in the coming weeks, the Daily Bruin Sports editors offer their takes on how all the active rosters could be mixed and matched. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo)
Men's Volleyball, Sports
|
February 4, 12:52 am
Men’s volleyball continues to see impactful stats from freshmen starters
The Bruin freshmen are starting to hit at a higher level. No. 7 UCLA men’s volleyball (5-3) is coming off a 3-1 win against No. 5 Long Beach State (5-1) after dropping three of its prior four matches. Read more...
Photo: Freshman setter/opposite Mads Kyed Jensen hit .889 during No. 7 UCLA men’s volleyball’s road upset over No. 5 Long Beach State. He has 22 of the Bruins’ 67 aces in his first season playing in Westwood. (Xiomara Novo/Daily Bruin)
Gymnastics, Sports
|
February 4, 12:45 am
UCLA gymnastics hopes to adapt bold floor mentality to overcome beam struggles
Even in defeat, floor continues to be a pillar of success for the Bruins. On Friday night, No. 5 UCLA gymnastics (3-1, 1-1 Pac-12) was handed its first loss of the season by No. Read more...
Photo: Senior Gracie Kramer and No. 5 UCLA gymnastics finished up the Bruins’ meet versus Washington with a score of 49.675 on floor, refusing to give up after a disappointing balance beam rotation. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)