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The Rundown: Jan. 31

Men’s tennisMelissa Zhang, assistant Sports editor Sophomore Evan Zhu earned Pac-12 Player of the Week honors Tuesday for his dominant performance in both singles and doubles during the ITA Kick-Off Weekend. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Evan Zhu was awarded Pac-12 Player of the Week honors following his performance at the ITA Kick-Off weekend, in which UCLA won both its matchups. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


Senior opposite Hessenauer helps men’s volleyball secure wins in new formation

Senior opposite Christian Hessenauer leads UCLA men’s volleyball with 99 kills on the season thus far. The No. 2 Bruins (8-1) have set their lineup this year, with Hessenauer taking on a larger role. Read more...

Photo: Christian Hessenauer has transitioned from a part-time player last season to a starter in 2018. The senior opposite has seen more playing time after the Bruins’ switch to a 5-1. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)


Adjusting to playing indoors crucial for UCLA men’s tennis

UCLA earned a spot in the ITA Division I National Men’s Team Indoor Championship in February, but the Bruins will face a potential challenge in trying to adjust to playing indoors. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Keegan Smith, a San Diego native, and most of the members of the UCLA men’s tennis roster are accustomed to playing outdoors due to warm weather all year long. The Bruins will have to adjust to indoor courts for the ITA Division I National Men’s Team Indoor Championship this February. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA swim and dive focuses on mental preparedness, high morale

Despite recent losses, the Bruins continue to engage in mental exercises to manage the demands of competing as student-athletes. UCLA swimming and diving (5-5, 2-4 Pac-12) was defeated by No. Read more...

Photo: UCLA swimming does a 3-minute meditation at the start of practices to help the swimmers get into a mindset that is entirely focused on swimming, rather than other stressful things in their lives. (Stella Huang


Softball sisters look to play college game together for first time

During one of Briana and Kylee Perez’s first experiences with softball, then-11-year-old Kylee Perez threw the ball right at then-8-year-old Briana Perez’s face, knocking out a tooth in the process. Read more...

Photo: Kylee (left) and Briana (right) Perez were multisport athletes when they were younger, but as time went on they both decided to focus their efforts on softball. After playing together at the club level and in high school, the Perez sisters are on the same roster yet again. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Women’s water polo looking to continue improvement into future

UCLA women’s water polo has seen an increase in 6-on-5 conversions this past weekend, which has translated to increased offense productivity. Already through nine games so far this season, the No. Read more...

Photo: Coach Adam Wright said that the UCLA women’s water polo team is still constantly changing its lineup and ensuring that its younger players get more experience. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin)


UCLA gymnastics to stand united with abuse victims after Nassar ruling

Coach Valorie Kondos Field’s primary job is to coach UCLA gymnastics, but in the midst of her team’s unbeaten season, she’s kept an eye on the changes USA Gymnastics has gone through. Read more...

Photo: UCLA gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field said the color teal is a reminder of the strength of conviction. The Bruins will be distributing teal pom-poms and wristbands at their home meet on Sunday. (Daily Bruin file photo)