Tuesday, May 5

Bruins to welcome Utes after six-week reign as No. 1 baseball team in nation

For the second week in a row, the Bruins are trying something new on the mound. No. 1 UCLA baseball (31-7, 11-4 Pac-12) will host unranked Utah (12-22, 4-14) in its last home series for three weeks. Read more...

Photo: Junior right-hander Ryan Garcia will be the Bruins’ No. 1 starter for the first time this season against Utah. Garcia owns a 1.35 ERA in his eight appearances this season after his missing the first 12 games of the year due to flexor inflammation. (Elise Tsai/Daily Bruin)


Baseball boasts top-notch play among conference opponents

The Bruins’ pitching staff leads the Pac-12 in strikeouts – but when the ball is put in play, the team has another weapon. No. 1 UCLA baseball (31-7, 11-4 Pac-12) is first in the Pac-12 in fielding percentage for the second straight year, owning a .981 mark. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore right fielder Garrett Mitchell has one outfield assist and zero errors so far this season. UCLA baseball owns the best fielding percentage in the Pac-12 with a 0.981 mark. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)


Men’s golf places second in Pac-12 championship with best performance in years

For the first time since 2013, the Bruins boasted three top-10 finishers at the Pac-12 championship. UCLA men’s golf played in Eugene, Oregon, at the Eugene Country Club for the 2019 Pac-12 Men’s Golf Championship. Read more...

Photo: Senior Cole Madey was UCLA men’s golf’s top-finisher at the Pac-12 championships this week. Madey shot a 5-under 279 and finished third place. (Courtesy of Samuel Marshall/Eric Evans Photography)


Softball secures success in conference games with help of strategic adjustments

The Bruins are powering through conference play. No. 2 UCLA softball (40-2, 14-1 Pac-12) dominated Oregon State (21-18, 3-13) over the weekend, outscoring the Beavers 25-3 in the series. Read more...

Photo: Freshman utility Colleen Sullivan hit her second home run of the year in UCLA softball’s game against Oregon State on Friday. Sullivan is hitting .259 on the year. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)


Q&A: Los Angeles Dodgers’ Chase Utley reminisces on Bruin roots, talks future plans

Chase Utley was UCLA baseball’s All-American starting second baseman from 1998 to 2000 before he left school early to go pro. Utley played in the MLB from 2003 to 2018 with the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers, putting up over 250 home runs and 1000 RBIs with a .275 batting average over his career. Read more...

Photo: Chase Utley was an All-American second baseman for UCLA baseball before playing 16 years in the MLB with the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers. (Daily Bruin Archive)


Beach volleyball prepares to defend conference title in Trojan territory

With the regular season behind them, the Bruins are set to defend both of last season’s titles. No. 1 UCLA (28-1) will begin postseason play at the Pac-12 Beach Volleyball Championship at Merle Norman Stadium in Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: Senior Izzy Carey – who earned the Pac-12 Beach Volleyball Scholar-Athlete of the year – will compete in her final Pac-12 championship this weekend. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)


Jordyn Wieber to leave UCLA gymnastics coaching staff to head Arkansas’ program

An Olympic gold medalist is on her way out of Westwood. UCLA gymnastics volunteer assistant coach Jordyn Wieber has accepted the head coaching position at Arkansas, announced Hunter Yuracheck, Arkansas vice chancellor and director of athletics, on Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: UCLA gymnastics volunteer assistant coach Jordyn Wieber (right) has accepted the head coaching position at Arkansas. Wieber has been a volunteer assistant coach for the Bruins for the last three seasons. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)