Friday, May 8

UCLA men’s soccer secures first victory following 3-game rut

The Bruins got back in the win column Tuesday night after failing to do so for the last three consecutive matches. UCLA men’s soccer (4-4-1, 0-2 Pac-12) grabbed a 3-1 win over UC Riverside (5-3-2, 0-0 Big West) behind the debut goals from sophomore midfielder Riley Ferch and freshman defender Constantinos Michaelides. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore midfielder Riley Ferch picked up his first goal of 2019 in his second regular season start for UCLA men’s soccer. His goal put the Bruins up 1-0 in the fourth minute of play. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)



UCLA football works to improve consistency ahead of matchup against Oregon State

The Bruins are searching for some consistency as they prepare for their matchup against the Beavers. “Our offense is coming around to be a balanced offense,” said junior wide receiver Jaylen Erwin. Read more...

Photo: Junior wide receiver Jaylen Erwin tallied a career-high seven catches for 63 yards against Arizona on Saturday. Erwin said he is looking to bounce back in the Bruins’ next game against Oregon State, after dropping a potential 40-yard pass in the fourth quarter against the Wildcats. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)


Men’s water polo dominates exclusion battle at SoCal Invitational despite Stanford loss

The Bruins have had success creating man-advantage situations on offense so far this season. But their success doesn’t translate directly to victory. Although it lost to No. Read more...

Photo: Junior utility Felix Brozyna-Vilim’s success at drawing 13 total exclusions, many from the two-meter area, helped the Bruins win the exclusion duel with all four opponents in the SoCal Invitational. (Joy Hong/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Despite loss to Arizona, backup quarterback Austin Burton shows promise

The Bruins nearly forced overtime against the Wildcats on Saturday, but senior JJ Molson’s 39-yard attempt sailed wide right. And the 22-year-old kicker said he didn’t take the miss lightly. Read more...

Photo: Senior kicker JJ Molson is 2-of-5 on field goal attempts in 2019 after missing a 39-yard attempt late in the fourth quarter against Arizona. Molson was 14-of-19 on field goals in 2018. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)


UCLA women’s soccer splits up as players kick off national team duties

The Bruins will travel this week – but not every player will board the same flight. When No. 7 UCLA women’s soccer (6-2-1, 0-1 Pac-12) heads to the Grand Canyon State for a pair of games against Arizona and Arizona State, the team will play without three Bruins who have been called up to their respective national squads. Read more...

Photo: Senior goalkeeper Teagan Micah has averaged 87 minutes per game this season with No. 7 UCLA women’s soccer. Micah will be joined by freshman midfielder Rachel Lowe at national team camp for Australia this week. (Joy Hong/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Men’s soccer to face UC Riverside in second game of homestand

The Bruins haven’t seen their local foe, the Highlanders, in four years. UCLA men’s soccer (3-4-1, 0-2 Pac-12) will take the pitch for its second consecutive home match Tuesday, facing off against UC Riverside (5-2-2, 0-0 Big West). Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior defender Matthew Powell said UCLA men’s soccer will need to take advantage of more opportunities that come the Bruins’ way against UC Riverside on Tuesday. Powell has recorded six shots on the season. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)