Friday, July 31

Freshman Claire Markey crosses over from team sports to the track

Most Division I athletes around the country have been competing in their respective sports for years. On the UCLA women’s cross-country team, for example, every single competitor has had extensive track experience, and many have a comparable amount in cross-country. Read more...

Photo: Claire Markey had never competed in a cross-country race until lining up at the Griak Invitational this year. The freshman took second out of UCLA runners, milliseconds behind sophomore Julia Rizk. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


Women’s soccer highlights importance of defense in avoiding overtime

Washington State women’s soccer hardly had time on the ball. UCLA had dominated possession throughout Sunday’s game and held the lead since the 18th minute. Still, the Cougars managed to stay in the game. Read more...

Photo: Senior Gabbi Miranda scored the game-winning goal for UCLA against Washington State. The Bruins avoided going to their fifth straight overtime game with the 2-1 win. (Diana Luna/Daily Bruin)



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)