Wednesday, May 13

Men’s basketball looks to fill in defense, guard early season success

Unlike the football team, No. 16 UCLA men’s basketball (2-0) plans to run the ball. A lot. The Bruins averaged 110.5 points over their first two games, utilizing the 3-point line against Pacific and then driving to the bucket and going to the free-throw line against Cal State Northridge. Read more...

Photo: This season, UCLA is looking to run the ball as much as possible to power its fast paced offense. But the Bruins also have to limit their turnovers after throwing the ball away 20 times against Cal State Northridge. Freshman guard Lonzo Ball had five of the turnovers to go with 13 points and six assists. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)



Women’s volleyball prepares to face unranked Oregon State

UCLA women’s volleyball beat No. 12 Stanford in five sets on Saturday and will play No. 19 Oregon – who took UCLA to five earlier this season – on Friday. Read more...

Photo: Jennie Frager came up with a strong match when UCLA women’s volleyball visited Oregon State earlier this season. The senior middle blocker had seven kills and five blocks. (Shelby Scoggins/Daily Bruin)


Around the League: Men’s water polo avoids upset, soccer teams compete in postseason play

While Bruin athletes continue competing in Westwood, here’s a look at some of the biggest news from the rest of the Pac-12. Men’s water poloMichael Hull, assistant Sports editor There were nearly two upsets in the collegiate water polo world last weekend. Read more...

Photo: In the Big Splash – the annual rivalry game between Cal and Stanford – the Golden Bears nearly blew a four-goal fourth quarter lead, but held on to hold off the Cardinal 11-10. (Wesley Hardin/Daily Bruin)


Women’s soccer improves game plan through flexible new formation

In the 4-1-3-2 formation, UCLA started to sputter. The attack, which was potent during the first half of the season, did not have the energy and incisiveness it needed to break down defenses. Read more...

Photo: In UCLA’s 4-3-3 formation, freshman midfielder Jessie Fleming lined up as a false nine the past two games, setting up her teammates with multiple scoring opportunities and recording an assist against Seattle. (Mackenzie Possee/Assistant Photo editor)


Men’s basketball’s high-scoring wins leave gaps on defense

Everyone knows by now this UCLA basketball team can put points up in a hurry. After opening the season with a bang to the tune of 119 points behind a school-record 18 3s, No. Read more...

Photo: Highly-touted forward TJ Leaf has been highly productive over his first two games. The freshman is averaging 17 points per game and leads the team with 21 rebounds. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


Report Card: UCLA vs. Oregon State

Quarterbacks: B- Saturday was the first win of Mike Fafaul’s career, and that meant a lot for the Bruins. From a performance standpoint, the redshirt senior had yet another solid, if unspectacular, outing. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Jordan Lasley had 105 yards on five receptions during UCLA’s victory over OSU. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)