Tuesday, May 5

Three UCLA soccer players drafted in first rounds to major leagues

Men’s soccer Matthew Kenney, Daily Bruin reporter A pair of Bruins heard their names called in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft on Friday. FC Cincinnati selected former midfielder Frankie Amaya with the first overall pick, while Atlanta United FC chose senior midfielder Anderson Asiedu with the final pick of the opening round. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA midfielder Frankie Amaya is set to join expansion team FC Cincinnati after being selected with the No. 1 overall pick. Amaya posted two goals and two assists in 2018. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA gymnastics continues to dazzle on floor during Collegiate Challenge win

Gracie Kramer jumped off the podium after her floor routine and fell into the arms of coach Valorie Kondos Field. For the second straight meet, the junior scored just shy of a perfect 10. Read more...

Photo: Junior Gracie Kramer was one of five athletes to record a 9.925 or above on floor exercise at the Collegiate Challenge on Saturday. With a 9.950 against Nebraska, Kramer has now scored over a 9.900 on floor in the first two meets of the year. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


Men’s tennis shows promise in preseason play as regular season approaches

The Bruins are inching closer to the start of regular season. UCLA men’s tennis sent four players to compete in the National Collegiate Tennis Classic. The event took place at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California from Friday through Sunday. Read more...

Photo: Junior Ben Goldberg posted a 10-6 singles record and a 9-7 doubles mark in 2017-2018. Goldberg fell in the second round of the singles bracket this weekend. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Serving inconsistencies present issues early in men’s volleyball season

The Bruins have let it rip from the service line this season, but it has come with a cost. No. 6 UCLA men’s volleyball (4-1) has struggled from the service line to begin the 2019 season. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior opposite Brandon Rattray has recorded 60 kills through five games started this season. Rattray has hit for .298, with 18 service errors. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)


UCLA track and field launches indoor season with eight top-four finishes

UCLA track and field’s throwers opened the indoor season by recording eight top-four finishes. Competing Jan. 11 at the NAU Friday Night Duals in Flagstaff, Arizona, the Bruins were led by sophomore Alyssa Wilson. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior thrower Ashlie Blake finished last season qualifying for NCAA West regionals in the discus and shot put. Blake finished seventh in the shot put at the NCAAs. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


Women’s basketball drops third straight game in 72-52 defeat to Oregon

Each of the Bruins’ four prior losses to the Ducks were by single digits. This time, Oregon won a bit more handily. UCLA women’s basketball (9-8, 2-3 Pac-12) dropped its third straight game Sunday, losing 72-52 to No. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Japreece Dean led UCLA women’s basketball with six of her team’s 10 assists on Sunday in a 20-point loss to No. 5 Oregon. Dean also finished second on the team in scoring with 11 points. (Ariana Saigh/Daily Bruin)


Women’s tennis starts 2019 with tournament matches against San Diego, Stanford

The Bruins played their first matches of 2019 this weekend. Three members of No. 8 UCLA women’s tennis – senior Alaina Miller and freshmen Taylor Johnson and Katie LaFrance – travelled to La Quinta, Calif., to participate in the National Collegiate Tennis Classic. Read more...

Photo: Senior Alaina Miller lost in the round of 16 in the singles bracket and the quarterfinals in the doubles bracket at the National Collegiate Tennis Classic in La Quinta, CA. (Daily Bruin file photo)