LAS VEGAS, Nev. — UCLA controlled the action for much of the opening period, but a late-half push from USC trimmed the UCLA lead to 38-35 entering halftime of the rivals’ Pac-12 tournament quarterfinal matchup Thursday night. Read more...
Photo: Isaac Hamilton led the Bruins with 13 points in the first half, but failed to score against the Trojan defense over the last nine minutes. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
After the extensive indoor season, the Bruins will top it off at the long-anticipated NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Four of UCLA track and field’s top athletes – two jumpers and two throwers – will take part this weekend in College Station, Texas. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore thrower Dotun Ogundeji is one of four Bruins in Texas this weekend for the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. It’s his second year making the meet, and he’s the fifth seed for the men’s shot put. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Two come-from-behind efforts, two wins and two school records set by UCLA junior diver Maria Polyakova marked a fruitful outing for the No. 21 Bruin diving team. Read more...
Photo: Junior diver Maria Polyakova set two school records during the NCAA Zone E Diving Championships en route to a sweep of the 1- and 3-meter competitions. (Habeba Mostafa/Daily Bruin)
UCLA’s middle blockers both stood out Wednesday – redshirt junior Oliver Martin for his twelve errorless kills and senior Mitch Stahl for his return to the court after missing three matches due to injury. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior middle blocker Oliver Martin led the team with 12 errorless kills on the night. Martin also led the team with four blocks as regular starting middle blocker, senior Mitch Stahl, slowly returns from injury. (Grace Zhu/Daily Bruin)
No, UCLA does not need to win this weekend’s Pac-12 tournament to reach the NCAA Tournament. The No. 3 Bruins (28-3, 15-3 Pac-12) have already done more than enough to secure a ticket to the Big Dance, but their performance in the conference tourney could play a significant role in determining how deep into March – or early April – they play. Read more...
Photo: UCLA coach Steve Alford said that freshman forward TJ Leaf, who sprained his ankle during the March 1 game against Washington, has been practicing and is expected back on Thursday. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The Rio Olympics took its toll on collegiate women’s water polo last year, and UCLA wasn’t immune. Three of its veteran players redshirted last year with hopes of making the senior national team. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior attacker Rachel Fattal is fourth on UCLA’s all-time scoring leaderboard, and is just eight goals shy of moving up to third. (Courtesy of Pam Monahan)
UCLA has been dominating its rivalry against USC recently. The men’s tennis team beat USC twice last season and once thus far this season. The No. Read more...
Photo: Gage Brymer, ranked No. 11 in the country in singles, said he feels confident playing against USC. In the Bruins’ last three dual matches against the Trojans, the senior has defeated USC’s Logan Smith each time. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)
