UCLA women’s golfer Yuki Yoshihara and men’s golfer Hidetoshi Yoshihara are taking sibling rivalry to another level. Learn more about the brother-sister duo as they putt around with Daily Bruin Assistant Sports editor Jacqueline Dzwonczyk. Read more...
Sports
Athletics News, NIL, Sports
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October 29, 12:22 pm
NCAA votes to allow student-athletes to profit from name, image, likeness
This post was updated at 1:17pm The NCAA Board of Governors announced Tuesday morning it voted unanimously to allow collegiate athletes to earn money from their name, image and likeness. Read more...
Photo: The NCAA Board of Governors voted to update its laws to allow student-athletes to earn money, as long as they’re not compensated directly from their sports. The vote came about a month after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to implement similar legislation in California universities. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)
Men's Water Polo, Sports
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October 28, 11:02 pm
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)
Features, Men's Golf, Sports, Women's Golf
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October 28, 11:00 pm
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)
Sports, Women's Soccer
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October 28, 10:59 pm
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)
Football, Sports
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October 28, 10:57 pm
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)
Sports, Women's Volleyball
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October 28, 10:28 pm
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)