This post was updated June 9 at 5:49 p.m. UCLA Athletics’ first year in the Big Ten didn’t affect its ability to win conference – and national honors. Read more...
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In its first year in the Big Ten, UCLA Athletics had its fair share of glory-filled moments. Whether it was perfect 10s, buzzer beaters or last-minute thrillers, these nine athletes forever cemented themself in Bruin history. Read more...
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My journey at UCLA started three years before I first stepped foot on campus as a student-athlete. I was traveling with my dad to various California schools, unofficially visiting programs and taking whatever time I could get to speak with the coaches. Read more...
Photo: Giacomo Revelli pumps his fist in celebration on the court. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Spencer Johnson looked down at the ball in his hand. A trip to the NCAA quarterfinals was on the line, and it was his serve. Serving comes easily for the sophomore, though. Read more...
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This post was updated May 26 at 10:50 p.m. While every season celebrates its star, it also gives rise to unexpected standouts. Whether through breakout performances or quiet consistency, several Bruins made the leap from role players to program cornerstones. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore center Aday Mara puts up a hook shot in a game against North Carolina. Though he transferred to Michigan at the end of the 2024-2025 season, Mara was a centerpiece in UCLA men’s basketball’s rotations this past year. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo Editor)
This post was updated May 18 at 11:17 p.m. Under the Friday night lights in Texas, the Bruins’ national championship dreams were put to bed. UCLA men’s tennis (19-9, 11-2 Big Ten) fell 4-1 to No. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s tennis stands in a line at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. (Jessica Allen/Daily Bruin)
Redemption has fueled the Bruins’ 2025 postseason run. From its Big Ten tournament title victory against Ohio State to settling the score with California in the NCAA tournament’s second round and USC in the NCAA super regional, UCLA has gotten revenge on opponents it lost to during the regular season. Read more...
Photo: No. 35 sophomore Spencer Johnson holds the Bruins’ NCAA super regionals trophy with his teammates beside him. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
