Tuesday, July 7

Track and field on road to better chance at Pac-12 title after setting new records

The Bruins have a chance to break the stranglehold on one of the toughest Pac-12 crowns to win. UCLA track and field has broken multiple personal and school records this season, and both the men’s and women’s teams have a shot at a Pac-12 title in May. Read more...

Photo: Junior thrower Alyssa Wilson was the Pac-12 Women’s Athlete of the Meet during the 2019 Pac-12 championship. She has won four events in the 2020 indoor season. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)


Men’s volleyball improves defense to end road trip on win after 2 straight losses

The Bruins’ inconsistent serving from last season has carried over into 2020 but not without a few improvements. No. 8 UCLA men’s volleyball (4-2) dropped six consecutive sets during this road trip, but it will come back to Westwood with wins and new experiences under its belt. Read more...

Photo: Senior outside hitter Austin Matautia (right) and junior middle blocker Grant Maleski (left) have combined for 16 service aces and 18 service errors in 2020. (Daanish Bhatti/Daily Bruin)



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)