Sunday, February 1

UCLA men’s basketball seeks to crack Ohio State in likely free-throw battle

Life often revolves around embracing challenging paths. But sometimes one must take the easy points in life. Basketball players achieve this at the free-throw line. UCLA men’s basketball (12-5, 4-2 Big Ten) shot 21-for-21 from the charity stripe against Penn State on Wednesday on the road – the first time the squad has notched a perfect free-throw percentage since shooting 10-for-10 from the line against Utah State in last year’s NCAA tournament. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Trent Perry shoots the ball at Pauley Pavilion. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)



How the World Champions Centre shaped UCLA gymnasts Chiles, Sumanasekera, Eichman

Surrounding oneself with strong support is a recipe for success. And it certainly does not hurt when that support comes with Olympic-caliber experience. Five of the 16 gymnasts at the 2024 United States Olympic Trials were products of the World Champions Centre. Read more...

Photo: Senior Jordan Chiles dances during her floor routine. The Houston local earned back-to-back Big Ten Gymnast of the Week honors to open 2026. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA gymnastics prepares for home-opening meet against Nebraska

There is home-field advantage. And then there is competing in Pauley Pavilion – where banners that boast UCLA’s collection of national titles hang from the rafters, blue and yellow confetti falls from the sky during floor routines and the crowd hangs on to every Bruin gymnast’s last move. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Riley Jenkins cheers following a vault. She has a 9.825 average on the apparatus. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Roster reset: UCLA women’s tennis loses star doubles team, gains promising freshmen

No. 17 UCLA women’s tennis is just three days away from the start of its 2026 season. After a NCAA tournament super regional berth in 2025, the Bruins lost one-third of their starting lineup ahead of the upcoming campaign. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s tennis stands in a team huddle. The Bruins open the dual-match season on Sunday. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)





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