Wednesday, May 6

Narrow victory over San Jose State demands a change in tack for men’s water polo

The Bruins are a top-ranked program in the nation, but that hasn’t stopped their opponents from keeping matches close. No. 2 UCLA men’s water polo (16-0, 0-0 MPSF) came out on top in a close game against No. Read more...

Photo: Freshman attacker Ashworth Molthen has registered 21 goals on the season, finding the back of the net in 13 of the 16 games so far this year for UCLA men’s water polo. UCLA is one of two teams remaining in the MPSF conference that remains undefeated. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


Football’s brittle defense buckles under pressure throughout first five games

The Bruins are trying to figure out their pass rush problem. UCLA football (0-5, 0-2 Pac-12) is tied for seventh in the conference in total sacks this season, and despite the Bruins recording a pair of sacks against Washington on Saturday, they still allowed Washington quarterback Jake Browning to run for 49 yards. Read more...

Photo: Freshman defensive lineman Atonio Mafi has nine tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss this season, but has not yet recorded a sack. UCLA football has just nine total sacks in five games this season. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)


See-saw game finally tilts in UCLA’s favor as women’s soccer cinches 2-0 win

The Bruins battled their way to a winning conference record. No. 15 UCLA women’s soccer (8-3-1, 3-2-0 Pac-12) triumphed over Arizona (8-4-1, 1-3-1) 2-0 in a back-and-forth game that remained scoreless until the 48th minute. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore midfielder Viviana Villacorta logged one goal and one assist in the match against Arizona. Villacorta has recorded three goals in 11 games started so far this season. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)


Men’s soccer wins fifth shutout game of season with victory over Oregon State

Add one more to the Bruins’ shutout tally. UCLA men’s soccer (7-4, 3-1 Pac-12) grabbed its second consecutive 1-0 win Sunday afternoon against Oregon State (5-4-2, 1-2). Read more...

Photo: Senior midfielder Kike Poleo scored UCLA men’s soccer’s first and only goal against Oregon State on Sunday. He substituted into the match in the in the 29th minute and scored the game-winner in the 79th. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)


Women’s volleyball snags season’s first sweep, blocks Beaver victory

Michael Sealy said his team needed to serve tougher after getting dismissed in straight sets against Oregon. “When you serve tough, it’s usually not a great pass so they have to set higher which allows us to get two blockers up,” the coach said. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore outside hitter Jenny Mosser posted eight kills and 14 digs in the Bruins’ sweep of Oregon State on Saturday night. UCLA will stay at home to take on Arizona State on Wednesday night. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)



Despite promising start, UCLA football heads into halftime down 24-7 to Washington

For the first 10 minutes of the game, it was hard to distinguish between the top-10 team and the winless squad off to its worst start in more than 40 years. Read more...

Photo: Freshman quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was 11-of-17 through the air with 125 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the first half Saturday night. UCLA trails Washington at halftime 24-7. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)