The Bruins will have their first opportunity to face a familiar opponent this week – but it’ll come just two days after their first meeting. No. Read more...
Photo: (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Sports
Men's Golf, Sports
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January 25, 12:14 am
Men’s golf finishes seventh at Arizona Intercollegiate tournament
UCLA men’s golf jumped four places in the final day of the Arizona Intercollegiate to finish in seventh place overall Tuesday. The Bruins also had another four individual golfers who competed in the Arizona Medalist Intercollegiate, two of whom finished in the top 10. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Cole Madey finished tied for 12th overall at the Arizona Intercollegiate. The two-day tournament wrapped up Tuesday, with the Bruins taking seventh in team play. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
Men's Basketball, Men's Volleyball, Sports, Women's Water Polo
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January 24, 12:32 am
Around the League: Oregon, Arizona men’s basketball stay undefeated in Pac-12
While Bruin athletes continue competing in Westwood, here’s a look at some of the biggest news from the rest of the Pac-12 and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. Read more...
Photo: Arizona sophomore guard Allonzo Trier scored 12 points in his return from an NCAA suspension for a failed performance-enhancing-drug test against then-No. 3 UCLA on Saturday. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Sports, Sports Columns
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January 24, 12:32 am
The Dam Truth: Obama’s legacy of empowering female athletes must not be left behind
Few presidents have supported or done more for female athletes than former President Barack Obama. This is not an alternative fact. Obama told the world: “Playing like a girl means you’re a badass,” and there were plenty such badasses while he was in office. Read more...
Photo: Former President Barack Obama honored the US women’s national soccer team who won a World Cup title in 2015. Obama made significant progress under Title IX to support equality for all athletes. (White House)
Sports, Sports Columns
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January 24, 12:30 am
Wang’s Word: UCLA men’s, women’s tennis legacies should be recognized too
On the way to class, you might pass by a statue of John Wooden, as well as a gym and a basketball court bearing his name. Read more...
Photo: Coach Billy Martin, in his 24th year as UCLA men’s tennis’ coach, has 523 career wins. As a freshman in 1975, Martin led the Bruins to an undefeated record and an NCAA championship. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Men's Volleyball, Sports
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January 23, 8:56 pm
Freshman-senior middle blocker duo provides strong offense for team
Five familiar starters take the court each night for UCLA men’s volleyball, but spectators’ eyes are often drawn to the newcomer – freshman Daenan Gyimah. The middle blocker’s addition to the team brings depth to the No. Read more...
Photo: Senior middle blocker Mitch Stahl has been integral to the UCLA men’s volleyball team’s success over the past couple of years. This year, Stahl has continued his role of consistent veteran while playing alongside newcomer freshman middle blocker Daenan Gyimah. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Sports, Women's Tennis
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January 23, 8:04 pm
Alum Jennifer Brady pulls off big upset at Australian Open qualifiers
Jennifer Brady had only two career wins on the Women’s Tennis Association’s main tour heading into the Australian Open. The former Bruin, ranked No. 116 in singles, more than doubled that win total after one week at the year’s first Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne. Read more...
Photo: Former Bruin Jennifer Brady, who entered the Australian Open ranked No. 116 in the world and with only two career main tour wins, upset the tournament’s No. 14 seed en route to the fourth round. (Daily Bruin file photo)