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UCLA gymnastics finds its stride, putting up season-high score against Stanford

The Bruins have improved their team score with every meet this season. No. 3 UCLA gymnastics (3-0, 1-0 Pac-12) took first place in all four events en route to a season-high 197.575 against Stanford (0-2, 0-2 Pac-12) on Monday. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Nicki Shapiro scored a 9.800 on the balance beam as part of No. 3 UCLA gymnastics’ 49.375 score on the event. It marked the second meet in a row the Bruins have collected a 49.375 on beam, after struggling on it in their first two meets. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)


Around the League: Jan. 28

Men’s basketball Sam Connon, Sports editor Home court advantage continues to be a factor in the Pac-12 in every city besides Corvallis. In the 10 men’s basketball games between Pac-12 teams last weekend, the host teams went 8-2, with Oregon State picking up the only two losses. Read more...

Photo: (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Men’s tennis celebrates senior Ben Goldberg’s growth over 4 seasons of play

When Ben Goldberg began his freshman season in 2016, he wasn’t expected to grow into the player he is today. But since then, the senior co-captain for UCLA men’s tennis (3-0) has risen through coach Billy Martin’s lineup, starting every match in 2020 at the No. Read more...

Photo: Senior Ben Goldberg has logged two wins at No. 4 singles for UCLA men’s tennis this season and is one of three captains for the Bruins – alongside sophomore Govind Nanda and junior Keegan Smith. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)


Women’s water polo turns tide defensively to surf to success in weekend play

The Bruins’ offense starts with their defense, according to their leading scorer. No. 5 UCLA women’s water polo (8-1) played four teams ranked in the top 25 this weekend at the Michigan Invitational, winning all four by an average score of 14 to 5.25. Read more...

Photo: No. 5 UCLA women’s water polo responded to a loss during its first invitational by winning all four contests at the Michigan Invitational by at least seven goals. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Women’s basketball to be put to test on road as strength of schedule picks up

The Bruins’ mettle and viability as a legitimate contender will be tested. No. 8 UCLA women’s basketball (18-1, 7-1 Pac-12) will start its longest road stretch of the season – four games – on Friday, facing three top-20-ranked teams in a row. Read more...

Photo: Freshman guard Charisma Osborne put up career-highs in rebounds, assists and steals in No. 8 UCLA women’s basketball’s home win against Washington on Friday night. (Joy Hong/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Men’s golf to launch spring season following three-month break

The Bruins’ three-month hiatus will come to an end Monday. UCLA men’s golf will open its spring slate at the Southwestern Invitational in Westlake Village, California, running Monday through Tuesday. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s golf junior Devon Bling ended his fall campaign with an 8-under 205 at the Ka’anapali Classic Collegiate Invitational in November 2019. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)


UCLA gymnastics prepares for Stanford matchup with improved scores, confidence

The Bruins are following an upward trend when it comes to their scores and their confidence. No. 3 UCLA gymnastics (2-0) will take on No. 25 Stanford (0-1) in an away meet Monday night. Read more...

Photo: Senior Kyla Ross and No. 3 UCLA gymnastics will travel to No. 25 Stanford for a Monday night meet. It will be the second time the Bruins face the Cardinal this season, having previously outscored them at the Collegiate Challenge to open the teams’ seasons. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)