Wednesday, May 6

Women’s soccer kicks into gear to protect Pac-12 ranking in upcoming matches

The Bruins will face the two teams fighting for points in the Pac-12. No. 8 UCLA women’s soccer (11-3-1, 6-2-0 Pac 12) will go on the road this weekend to play Utah (8-7-1, 5-3-0) and No. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior Chloe Castaneda said the players returning to the roster will help the Bruins adapt to their opponents. The midfielder has recorded four assists and one goal in seven games started this season. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)


Men’s water polo takes advantage of two-week break to train before Pac-12 play

During their longest break of the regular season, the Bruins are gearing up for the rest of their schedule with a dose of recovery and conditioning. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore attacker Evan Rosenfeld said the Bruins utilized the two-week break from competition to not only get some rest but also get more conditioning in. Rosenfeld has logged 11 goals on the season so far for UCLA men’s water polo. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)



Preparing for season, the young men’s basketball team stresses defensive skills

Steve Alford and Murry Bartow go way back. Bartow – a UCLA men’s basketball assistant coach who replaced David Grace in April – served as Alford’s graduate assistant coach when Alford was a player at Indiana. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Kris Wilkes has been out of practice for UCLA men’s basketball with a bruise above his left knee for the last two weeks. Wilkes started in 32 of 33 games for the Bruins last season and averaged 13.7 points and 4.9 rebounds in 29.8 minutes per contest. (Axel Lopez/Assistant Photo editor)


Turnovers have been turning around UCLA football’s losing streak

Quentin Lake snagged his first career interception early in the first quarter against Arizona on Saturday. Once the sophomore free safety returned to the sideline, a hint of urgency crept into his roommate, Elijah Gates. Read more...

Photo: Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson exited Saturday’s game against Arizona in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. If the true freshman is unable to play Friday, graduate transfer Wilton Speight is expected to start in his place for the Bruins. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)


Two men’s soccer players break individual month-long scoring droughts

A pair of Bruins made their comebacks Saturday night. Freshman midfielder Matt Hundley started for the first time since Sept. 27, while junior forward Mohammed Kamara played in his first game since Sept. Read more...

Photo: Freshman midfielder Matt Hundley scored UCLA men’s soccer’s second and fourth goals in its 4-1 victory over LMU on Saturday. He is tied for the team lead with five goals this season. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)


Versatility on the field has been vital to women’s soccer success this season

The Bruins have had to be ready to play a number of positions. No. 8 UCLA women’s soccer (11-3-1, 6-2-0 Pac-12) has had to work around the absence of a number of key players this season. Read more...

Photo: Senior forward/defender Hailie Mace scored two goals from left back in UCLA’s 6-0 win over Oregon State on Sunday. Mace featured for the United States national team at the CONCACAF Women’s Championship. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)