Sunday, May 10

Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. Arizona

Hanson WangFootball beat writerPrediction: UCLA 42, Arizona 38 This game could go one of two ways. Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate and the Wildcat offense could run all over the Bruins’ bottom-tier defense, and UCLA junior quarterback Josh Rosen could eviscerate a defense that starts five freshmen and hasn’t seen a gunslinger of his caliber – leading to a high-scoring back-and-forth game. Read more...

Photo: Last year’s UCLA vs. Arizona contest ended in a 45-24 victory for the Bruins. This time around, our three predictors are split two-against-one on whether UCLA will be able to repeat that performance. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA swim and dive sees new roster, aims to continue improvement

UCLA swim and dive finished last season 20th in the nation and remains in a similar standing, even after major personnel changes. No. 21 UCLA will kick off its season this weekend at both the Southern Methodist University Classic and at San Diego. Read more...

Photo: Senior Sarah Kaunitz was an All-American Honorable Mention honoree for the 400 free relay last season. The breaststroker and freestyler said her goal this season is to put the team first – even if that means swimming an off-event. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Anderson instructor, ex-club hockey coach discusses dual role

When Mark Francis watched college football while growing up in New Brunswick, Canada, he rooted for the Bruins. Now, UCLA is far more than just a team Francis watches on television. Read more...

Photo: Mark Francis is an instructor at the Anderson Center for Managing Enterprise in Media, Entertainment and Sports. He has also coached the UCLA men’s club hockey team and served as the associate executive director of the PAC-8 Intercollegiate Hockey Conference. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


Men’s basketball optimistic about new recruits, team potential

Jaylen Hands isn’t holding anything back in his expectations for this year’s UCLA men’s basketball freshman class. “We can shoot, we can run and we’re athletic,” the freshman point guard said. Read more...

Photo: Coach Steve Alford has seven freshmen to fill the holes left by assets like Lonzo Ball, T.J. Leaf and Ike Anigbogu. The incoming class is ranked ESPN’s fifth-best recruiting class this year. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Women’s soccer looks to come out strong against Utah

The Bruins may have fallen out of the No. 1 slot, but they still have yet to fall to an opponent. No. 2 UCLA women’s soccer (11-0-2, 4-0-1 Pac-12) will look to remain unbeaten this week as it hosts Utah (5-6-2, 0-4-1) on Thursday for its annual Breast Cancer Awareness match. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior defender Claire Winter is one of the two remaining members of the 2013 NCAA championship squad, with the other being Zoey Goralski. Goralski and Winter have played in every game this season. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)


Scouting Report: UCLA at Arizona

This Saturday’s contest will feature a pair of 3-2 competitors each searching for their second consecutive conference win, since both programs are coming off wins against Colorado. Read more...

Photo: Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate stepped in for Brandon Dawkins and broke the FBS record for rushing yards in a game by a quarterback. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Men’s water polo looks to improve in-game dynamic after recent games

UCLA men’s water polo has a 13-1 record, but the past few weeks have indicated that the team is still in the process of figuring out how to play with one another. Read more...

Photo: Senior attacker Max Irving says energy and smart play will get UCLA to where they want to go. He is one of the remaining players from the 2016 national championship squad. (Daily Bruin file photo)