Twelve national championship banners and 26 consensus first-team All-Americans later, UCLA and Arizona are still the flagship programs for Pac-12 men’s basketball. But even with 95 meetings between them, only one matters to both teams right now – Saturday night’s game. Read more...
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Coming off of strong performances against ranked opponents in the first invitational of the season, UCLA women’s water polo looks to continue its hot start at the UCSB Winter Invitational this weekend. Read more...
Photo: No. 3 UCLA will compete in their second tournament of the season this week at UCSB. Junior attacker Devin Grab says this week’s focus for the team is defense. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Ali vs. Frazier, Coke vs. Pepsi, the Hatfields vs. the McCoys – all of these are iconic rivalries and another one will play out Friday. The No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore opposite/setter Micah Ma’a is one of only four Bruins to play every single set this season. Ma’a has notched 107 assists and 24 kills, which rank first and fifth on the team respectively. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)
While Bruin athletes continue competing in Westwood, here’s a look at some of the biggest news from the rest of the Pac-12. Track and fieldMichael Hull, assistant Sports editor Nike co-founder Phil Knight has donated hundreds of millions of dollars over the years to the University of Oregon athletics department, and the track and field program has reaped the benefits. Read more...
Photo: UCLA downed USC by 15, but it was really a show between two players. UCLA junior forward Monique Billings dropped 28 points and added 11 rebounds while USC senior guard Courtney Jaco notched 27 points. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Twelve days. That’s how long Evan Zhu spent on campus before he played No. 1 doubles and No. 3 singles in UCLA men’s tennis’ season-opening win over Grand Canyon. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Evan Zhu made his debut against Grand Canyon on Wednesday afternoon. He won his singles match in three sets and his doubles match with junior Martin Redlicki 6-2. (Courtesy of Don Liebig/ASUCLA)
UCLA women’s tennis has one central goal in mind to start off the season. Fight off the injuries. “I think the biggest thing I’m hoping for is that everyone stays healthy,” said coach Stella Sampras Webster, going into her 22nd season as UCLA head coach. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s tennis coach Stella Sampras Webster enters her 22nd year at the helm. She has an overall record of 383-143 and two national titles in 2008 and 2014. (Daily Bruin file photo)
There’s a great divide between the past and present of UCLA basketball. Today we have T.J. Leaf and Lonzo Ball, moving the ball around the court as fast as they can, lighting up scoreboards and enjoying what will probably be their only year in Westwood. Read more...
Photo: Bill Walton – John Wooden’s former center – has taken on the roll of color commentator for many of the UCLA men’s basketball games. His style is unorthodox, but it’s what UCLA needs. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)
