The new year is bringing a slew of new competition to Westwood. UCLA swim and dive (0-1-1) will host the Bruin Diving Invite, a dual meet against Iowa (1-2) and a quad meet featuring the former in addition to UC Santa Barbara (1-1) and Utah (2-2) this upcoming weekend at Spieker Aquatics Center. Read more...
Photo: A UCLA swimmer freestyles through the water. (Courtesy of UCSD Athletics)
After watching a three-peat championship slip away last spring, redemption hangs in the air. But the Bruins are stepping back onto the court with something to prove. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball celebrates together on the bench. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Jan. 11 at 11:13 p.m. It was not quite the Los Angeles Dodgers versus the Oklahoma City Comets on Saturday, but it was the lopsided matchup the Bruins seemed to need amid their two-game skid. Read more...
Photo: Junior guard/forward Eric Dailey Jr. celebrates while running on the floor at Pauley Pavilion. Dailey scored 15 points on 5-for-14 shooting from the field, along with nine rebounds, against Maryland. (Aidan Sun/assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Jan. 10 at 11:09 p.m. An opportunity for revenge goes unfulfilled. With three of the four 2025 NCAA finalists in the field, the Bruins had an opportunity to set the tone early in 2026 but ultimately fell short. Read more...
Photo: Junior Katelyn Rosen hits a split jump during her beam routine. Rosen notched a 39.325 in the all-around in Saturday’s meet. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
No one is immune to season-opening jitters. But the youthful Bruin squad managed to find balance in its Jan. 3 season-opener – ending the meet with their highest season-opening beam total since 2004. Read more...
Photo: Senior Madisyn Anyimi dances during her floor routine. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Stephen Curry helped transition basketball from the paint to the 3-point line. Consequently, shooting and perimeter defense have become staples of every championship-caliber team. Coach Mick Cronin has embraced a defensive-centered approach throughout his coaching career, molding squads that stifle opposing players. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Donovan Dent dribbles the ball toward the hoop at Pauley Pavilion. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Jan. 11 at 11:16 p.m. Reputations are imperative. And the Bruins have one to uphold. UCLA gymnastics finished the 2025 campaign as the top ranked floor team in the nation. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Nola Matthews dances during her floor routine. Matthews earned a 9.700 in the event during her collegiate debut Saturday. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
