Everyone at UCLA hates USC right? Come November that red vs. blue rivalry becomes even more pronounced ahead of the annual football matchup when Bruins dedicate a night to burning as much Trojan imagery as they can in a giant fire. Read more...
Photo: Every UCLA sport has a unique rivalry with at least one other Pac-12 school, but beach volleyball could use more conference play to find their best matchup. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Everything unraveled for UCLA in the bottom of the third inning. Heading into the frame, UCLA held a 3-1 lead over Cal State Fullerton and seemingly all the momentum in the game. Read more...
Photo: The Bruins were plagued with spotty defense, most notably in the third when the Titans capitalized to score six runs in the inning. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin)
Editor’s note: A player’s year refers to his NCAA eligibility for next season. So a player who is a freshman in school this spring is called a sophomore because he will be a sophomore when the NCAA football regular season starts in fall. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore running back Bolu Olorunfunmi was the biggest offensive standout of spring camp, according to coach Jim Mora. Olorunfunmi figures to have a steep uptick in carries this year, after the departure of Paul Perkins to the NFL draft. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin)
The linebacker sat hunched over one of Kerckhoff patio’s white metal tables, inconspicuous in a grey hoodie and sweats. A student in a bright yellow UCLA shirt approached him, offering his outstretched hand for a high-five. Read more...
Photo: Anthony Barr played running back for his first two seasons at UCLA before transitioning to the linebacker position his junior season. Despite attracting the attention of NFL scouts, Barr chose to stay for his senior year and finish his education. (Courtesy Lori Barr)
Check out a breakdown of the UCLA sports stories you might have missed this week. Injury drama for Jack With the 2016 NFL draft just two days away, former UCLA linebacker Myles Jack’s stock has been compromised by news reports suggesting Jack suffers from a chondral defect in his surgically-repaired right knee. Read more...
Photo: Myles Jack is projected to be a top 10 pick in most analysts’ mock drafts, but recent news of a chondral defect in his surgically- repaired right knee might cause teams to pass on the former UCLA linebacker. (Daily Bruin file photo)
It’s been a while – a decade, to be precise – since UCLA men’s volleyball was last headed to the NCAA Tournament. But, as good as the 2016 squad is, it doesn’t command a compelling storyline like the 2006 squad, which overcame all odds. Read more...
Photo: In 2006, the UCLA men’s volleyball team was able to win a national championship with the unexpected loss of then-No. 1 seed UC Irvine.(Daily Bruin file photo)
The Bruin hitters will tell you that they’ve changed their approach, that their recent success is evidence that the offense has turned a corner. That theory will be tested Tuesday when UCLA baseball (19-18, 9-9 Pac-12) heads to Cal State Fullerton (24-14, 7-2 Big West) to take on the Titans’ elite pitching staff. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior outfielder Eric Filia will face arguably the nations best pitching staff against Cal State Fullerton. The Titans sport a team ERA of 2.23 and have allowed the fewest hits nationally. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin)
