Wednesday, May 13


Women’s volleyball hones in on simplified offensive effort

Claire Felix has always been a one-foot middle blocker. The senior said that the slide – an off-balance hit in which the middle jumps off one foot and hits the ball by the right pin – has been a big part of her offense throughout her UCLA career. Read more...

Photo: Claire Felix’s slides have been one of UCLA’s biggest offensive weapons since the senior settled into her starting spot at middle blocker. two years ago. With the new 6-2 rotation, Felix can no longer hit the slide, so she has to hit a more classic “one” from the middle. (Jintak Han/Assistant photo editor)


Takk McKinley boosts football’s game with clever play, leadership

Call it a strip. Call it a fumble recovery. Or even call it a steal. Coach Jim Mora called senior defensive lineman Takk McKinley’s play against the Utes at the Rose Bowl “Super Bowl-like”. Read more...

Photo: Defensive end Takk McKinley has been a standout for the Bruins on the defensive end of the ball. The senior leads the team in sacks and had a game-high three Saturday against Utah. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


Women’s soccer defeats Washington State in physical game

The Cougars tried to bring the bite, but the Bruins didn’t flinch. Washington State’s on-ball pressure and physicality disrupted UCLA’s offensive tempo, culminating in a game-tying tally from Cougar forward Alysha Overland in the 77th minute. Read more...

Photo: Senior midfielder Gabbi Miranda scored the go-ahead goal in the 77th minute – 41 seconds after Washington State tied the game. It was her third goal of the season. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Men’s soccer drops early lead in rainy loss to Stanford

The light, drizzling rain that fell in the second half was hardly refreshing for the UCLA men’s soccer team Sunday night. In a game of back-and-forths, the No. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior midfielder Brian Iloski tied up the game at two apiece in the second half with a shot to the bottom right corner of the goal. The tie would not last, however, as Stanford would retake the lead five minutes later. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Roles reverse as offense stands out, defense struggles versus Utah

The offense held its own this time – for the most part. UCLA (3-5, 1-4 Pac-12) matched a season-high 45 points behind redshirt senior quarterback Mike Fafaul’s school record of 40 completions and 70 pass attempts. Read more...

Photo: UCLA’s defense had been one of its strongest assets. All season long, the Bruins had never given up more than 27 points in conference play. On Saturday, the defense let up a season-high 52 points. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


Men’s golf finishes 14th at Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate

The No. 33 UCLA men’s golf team finished 14th atthe Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate after shooting 25-over 889 last weekend. Throughout the tournament, freshman Spencer Soosman matched or surpassed his teammates with performances of 1-under 71 in the first round, 4-over 76 in the second round and closed out with 1-under 71. Read more...

Photo: Junior Tyler Collier had a solid first round of play for UCLA men’s golf, earning the team a spot in the top 10. The Bruins couldn’t hold onto that spot, though, as they fell to 14th to finish the tournament. (UCLA Athletics)