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Inconsistency reigns as men’s soccer flies, falls through rankings

As the Bruins approach conference play, their season has been a roller coaster ride through the rankings. No. 23 UCLA men’s soccer (4-2) opened the preseason outside of the United Soccer Coaches’ top 25. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s soccer started the season outside of the top 25, and has jumped in and out of the rankings over the past four weeks. Coach Jorge Salcedo’s Bruins are now No. 23 in the country, led by junior transfer Mohammed Kamara and his team-high four goals. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


Smith Says: Although football’s had a rough start to the season, trust the process

Everybody relax. It’s going to be OK. Sure, UCLA football is 0-3 for the first time in 47 years and Pac-12 play is right around the corner, but this team has promise. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football has lost all three of its games this season after the hire of coach Chip Kelly energized the program in November. Kelly, however, is coaching a roster that mostly consists of players that were recruited by former coach Jim Mora. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Mohammed Kamara dribbles around the world before scoring a home with UCLA soccer

Keka stretches on the side of the field and slips off his cleats after morning practice in the California sun. It’s been a long way here. Read more...

Photo: Junior forward Mohammed Kamara led the Bruins in scoring this season with four goals in his first six games played. He led the Bruins with 24 shots on a 0.625 shot-on-goal percentage. (MacKenzie Coffman/Assistant Photo editor)


Men’s soccer defense falters to CSUN in 2-1 loss following a comeback win to Omaha

After a second-half comeback Wednesday, the Bruins were unable to repeat the magic Sunday night. No. 11 UCLA men’s soccer (4-2) beat Omaha 2-1 (1-4) but lost to Cal State Northridge 2-1 (6-2) in its final homestand before conference play. Read more...

Photo: Freshman midfielder Matthew Hundley scored UCLA men’s soccer’s only goal in the 2-1 loss to Cal State Northridge on Sunday night. Hundley has three goals and three assists on the season. (Isa Saalabi/Daily Bruin)



Football takes third consecutive loss, finishing 38-14 against Bulldogs

This post was updated Sept. 16 at 12:51 a.m. The Bruins will head into their bye week without a win. UCLA football (0-3) failed to secure its first win of the season Saturday night at the Rose Bowl, falling to Fresno State (2-1) by a score of 38-14. Read more...

Photo: Fresno State quarterback Marcus McMaryion accounted for five touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 38-14 win over the Bruins on Saturday night. UCLA will enter conference play at the end of the month without a victory this season. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA football kept at 16-7 deficit by Fresno State after scoreless first quarter

The Bruins stopped the bleeding but still have some ground to make up in the second half. The Bulldogs opened the game with a 75-yard drive that ended in a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback Marcus McMaryion. Read more...

Photo: UCLA wide receiver Theo Howard hauled in a 45-yard touchdown pass to get the Bruins on the board in the second quarter. The junior finished the first half with three receptions and 63 yards. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)