Tuesday, May 5

UCLA men’s, women’s pole vaulters poised to launch track and field into success

There’s more than one way to pole vault. Freshman Sondre Guttormsen and sophomore Tate Curran are proof. The UCLA track and field pole vaulting tandem have placed in the top three in both of its contests this year with Guttormsen sealing first-place finishes at the Dr. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Sondre Guttormsen (right) and sophomore Tate Curran (left) have posted top three finishes in both of their meets this season, with Guttormsen claiming first place twice. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)


Ross bounces back from early season vault stumble to achieve all-around success

Kyla Ross wasn’t going to let a stumble on vault define her season. When No. 3 UCLA (4-0, 3-0 Pac-12) took on No. 24 Stanford (0-3, 0-3) on Jan. Read more...

Photo: Junior Kyla Ross, who is ranked No. 2 in the nation on the uneven bars, notched her second perfect 10 of the season in the event against Oregon State on Saturday. Ross also took home the all-around against the Beavers. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)


Undefeated women’s water polo looks to continue making improvements

The Bruins have been focused around one question that coach Adam Wright asks his players week after week. “How are we progressing and getting better at the areas that we need to address?” After a perfect start to the season, the consensus of No. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright’s “system” may be tightly kept, but he expressed his frustrations about the team after Saturday’s close wins over Loyola Marymount and Fresno State. (Ellie Tsai/Daily Bruin)


Women’s tennis remains undefeated with victories over Oklahoma State, Tulsa

The Bruins claimed their first victory against a ranked opponent. No. 8 UCLA women’s tennis (4-0) won both of its matchups this weekend, including a 4-1 victory over No. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Elysia Bolton won 7-5, 6-4 against Oklahoma State’s Bunyawi Thamchaiwat and then 6-2, 6-3 against Tulsa’s Martina Okalova. Both of Bolton’s wins clinched the victories for UCLA women’s tennis – remaining undefeated during dual play. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)


Women’s basketball triumphs over Washington on day of female athlete celebration

Cori Close saw her players taking a picture with little girls as they made their way to the press room. “The opportunity to give back and promote girls and women in sports and make an impact on young girls, to me that actually was the best part of my day,” the coach said. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt freshman guard Lindsey Corsaro – along with the four other starters for UCLA women’s basketball – logged double-digits in scoring in Sunday’s win over Washington. Corsaro finished with 14 points, five assists and four rebounds. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin)


Track and field launches into top-5 finishes at New Mexico Collegiate Classic

Sondre Guttormsen refuses to look back. The freshman pole vaulter was one of five UCLA track and field athletes to compete in the New Mexico Collegiate Classic in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Read more...

Photo: Freshman pole vaulter Sondre Guttormsen set a new indoor school record in the pole vault, clearing 5.71 meters in his last meet. Guttormsen fell short of that mark at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic this weekend, but still claimed first. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)


Men’s volleyball takes down Lewis in second straight win against top-10 team

The Bruins finished their trip to the Midwest with two wins, both against top-10 opponents. No. 5 UCLA men’s volleyball (8-2) defeated No. 10 Lewis 3-1 at the Neil Carey Arena in Romeoville, Illinois, on Saturday after besting No. Read more...

Photo: Senior outside hitter Dylan Missry posted 18 kills against Lewis. Missry was one of three Bruins to post more than 10 kills in the match.(Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)