Tuesday, May 5

UCLA football ready to spring with positive outlook on upcoming season

There is a different vibe surrounding the Bruins this spring. Rising sophomore defensive lineman Atonio Mafi said that last season was difficult at times for UCLA football, but he felt a new wave of chemistry come across the team when they came out for spring practices. Read more...

Photo: Rising sophomore defensive tackle Atonio Mafi started nine of UCLA football’s 12 games last season. The Shoreview, California, native recorded 17 total tackles and two tackles for a loss. (Daanish Bhatti/Daily Bruin)


Women’s tennis seeks to draw on doubles success in rematch against Pepperdine

The Bruins will be back on the courts for the fifth time in 11 days. No. 8 UCLA women’s tennis (12-4) will face No. 9 Pepperdine (11-3), who is riding an eight-game winning streak, at the Los Angeles Tennis Center on Wednesday afternoon. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Abi Altick and her partner, freshman Elysia Bolton, fell 6-4 in doubles last time against Pepperdine. Altick’s singles match was unfinished as UCLA women’s tennis fell 4-0. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)


Younger members propel women’s distance team into promising season

Christina Rice said there’s been a culture change in the women’s distance team. “There’s a lot more positive attitude,” said the sophomore distance runner. “I think some people were having a hard time last year so it’s nice to see people having a healthy, positive mindset towards running again.” UCLA track and field lost roughly 2/3 of its women’s distance runners, but its underclassmen logged several probable NCAA regional qualifying marks last weekend. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore distance runner Christina Rice ran in six outdoor meets and three indoor meets as a freshman and qualified for NCAA West Preliminaries in the 10K race. Rice was also named an NCAA All-West-Region honoree in track and field after the 2018 season. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Softball’s speed, aggressive base running helps lead it to success

The Bruins are speeding through the first half of the season. Sophomore utility Kinsley Washington said one of the main reasons No. 1 UCLA softball (32-1, 6-0 Pac-12) has seen so much success so far is because of its aggressive base running. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore utility Kinsley Washington is 5-for-5 on stolen bases this year for UCLA softball. Washington said base running has been a key for the Bruins, as they have stolen 43 bases on 47 attempts this season. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)



Gymnastics receives school-record 16 All-Pac-12 honors following successful season

The Bruins have received several conference honors following the Pac-12 championships. No. 2 UCLA gymnastics (9-1, 7-0 Pac-12) brought home the Pac-12 championship for the second year in a row March 23. Read more...

Photo: Coming off two more 10s at the Pac-12 championships in West Valley City, Utah, junior Kyla Ross was named the Pac-12 Gymnast of the Year. Ross posted a perfect score on every event this year, earning her “gym slam.” (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


UCLA baseball hopes to defeat CSUN in second face-off of the season

The Bruins have the chance to sweep the Matadors for the first time in four years. No. 1 UCLA baseball (20-5, 7-2 Pac-12) will host CSUN (12-16, 0-3 Big West) on Tuesday at Jackie Robinson Stadium after playing the Matadors once already this season. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore outfielder Jarron Silva started one game for UCLA baseball prior to the start of the conference schedule. Since then, he has made three starts and is now hitting .316 on the season. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)