Tuesday, May 12

Undefeated men’s basketball opens Pac-12 play against Oregon

Coach Steve Alford called on his players to rope-a-dope and throw the early punches a la Muhammad Ali. They got the message. Down went Nebraska. Texas A&M was next. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Bryce Alford said that despite the team’s No. 2 ranking, UCLA views Oregon as the favorite in Wednesday night’s conference opener. The Ducks are coming off an Elite Eight finish and are expecting senior guard Chris Boucher back from ankle injury. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)


Men’s soccer’s Reggie Cannon signs with FC Dallas

UCLA men’s soccer’s freshman defender Reggie Cannon will not be joining the Bruins for his sophomore campaign as he has opted to sign with FC Dallas. Read more...

Photo: Freshman defender Reggie Cannon will forego the rest of his NCAA eligibility and instead join FC Dallas in the MLS. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)




Midfielder Jose Hernandez signs deal with Real Salt Lake, turns pro

Sophomore midfielder Jose Hernandez has signed a deal with MLS club Real Salt Lake, the team’s general manager Craig Waibel announced Monday morning. Hernandez will forfeit two remaining years of eligibility with his professional contract. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Jose Hernandez led the Bruins to two NCAA Tournament appearances. The midfielder signed a deal with Real Salt Lake, as announced Monday morning. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Senior diver finishes eighth at winter national championships

Senior Annika Lenz wrapped up her one and only event at the 2016 USA Diving Winter National Championships Tuesday afternoon. While her teammates faced off against Hawai’i in Honolulu, the UCLA diver traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to compete in what could be her last USA Diving competition at the national level. Read more...

Photo: Senior Annika Lenz finished eighth in the 10-meter platform event with a score of 690.60 at the USA Diving Winter National Championship. (Daily Bruin file photo)


South Carolina dominates second half, defeats UCLA women’s basketball 66-57

The No. 6 South Carolina Gamecocks were able to respond to its lowest-scoring first half this season with a strong showing on both sides of the court, coming out of the halftime break to pull out the eventual 66-57 win against the visiting No. Read more...

Photo: Junior forward Monique Billings notched 22 rebounds against South Carolina, tied for fourth most all-time for UCLA.(Jennifer Hu/Daily Bruin staff)