Thursday, May 7

First-half scoring key to men’s water polo’s success in nonconference play

The saying goes, “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.” But for the Bruins, the opening minutes of their games have been a key part of their success. Read more...

Photo: Freshman attacker Tommy Gruwell is UCLA men’s water polo’s fourth-leading scorer on the season and the highest freshman on the list. The freshman has also scored 13 first-half goals this season, including two in the second quarter against UC Irvine. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)


Student-athlete siblings linked by golf tee up strong bond rather than rivalry

Seven-year-old Hidetoshi Yoshihara stepped foot on the practice course to prepare for his first golf tournament. His 3-year-old sister, Yuki Yoshihara, accompanied him to the course and watched intently. Read more...

Photo: Senior Hidetoshi Yoshihara and freshman Yuki Yoshihara grew up playing golf in Japan, under the instruction of their father – a professional instructor. The siblings went to the same high school and, as of this fall, both compete for UCLA men’s and women’s golf, respectively.(Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)


Women’s soccer duo showcases connection developed over years

The Bruins’ tag team is back in full force. Junior forward Ashley Sanchez and redshirt senior forward Anika Rodriguez combined to score one of the Bruins’ two goals in No. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Anika Rodriguez assisted both goals in No. 18 UCLA women’s soccer’s win over No. 19 Washington State. Rodriguez suffered a season-ending injury last year and made her first start this season Oct. 6. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin staff)


Second straight win highlights UCLA football’s progress in performance

The Bruins are winning football games. UCLA football (3-5, 3-2 Pac-12) claimed its second straight victory with a 42-32 upset of then-No. 24 Arizona State on Saturday night, giving the Bruins control of their own destiny in the Pac-12 South heading into the final month of the season. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore running back Martell Irby reached the 200-yard mark for career rushing yards in Saturday’s matchup against Arizona State. Irby picked up 31 total yards from scrimmage against the Sun Devils at the Rose Bowl in his first appearance since Sept. 14. (Kanishka Mehra/Assistant Photo editor)


Women’s volleyball finds winning approach with versatile double-setter system

The Bruins’ two-setter rotation is making opponents do a double take. Coach Michael Sealy said No. 25 UCLA women’s volleyball (12-7, 7-3 Pac-12) relied on strong setting last weekend in the Bruins’ back-to-back upsets over ranked conference opponents. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s volleyball junior outside hitter Jenny Mosser said having any of the three setters in the Bruins’ lineup would have the same impact, giving the team depth. (Daanish Bhatti/Daily Bruin)


Men’s golf to compete in team match play at Cypress Point Classic

UCLA men’s golf will travel to Pebble Beach, California, to compete in the Cypress Point Classic this week. UCLA last competed in the Cypress Point Classic in 2016 as the No. Read more...

Photo: Junior Devon Bling was UCLA men’s golf’s second-best scorer in the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate Invitational. Bling and the Bruins will compete in the Cypress Point Classic, a match-play tournament, starting Monday. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)


Men’s water polo continues winning streak after victory against UC Irvine

The Bruins ended nonconference play with a win. No. 2 UCLA men’s water polo (15-1) defeated No. 14 UC Irvine (6-10) by a score of 16-7 on Sunday at Anteater Aquatics Complex in Irvine. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s water polo sophomore attacker Ashworth Molthen scored a career-high four goals against UC Irvine on Sunday, and also tied for the team lead with three assists in the 16-7 Bruin win. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)