Thursday, May 14


Men’s tennis looks to improve doubles play in Pac-12 semifinal

The Bruins fought all season for the top. Now it’s their chance to take the conference throne. But that’s no easy task. No. 2 UCLA men’s tennis will face a gauntlet of talent as it plays for the Pac-12 championship title in Ojai, California, over the weekend. Read more...

Photo: Mackie McDonald heads into the Pac-12 Championship tournament undefeated in conference play. The junior holds a 11-1 singles record on the season. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)


Women’s water polo ace India Forster prepares for life after UCLA

It was India Forster’s freshman year at Agoura Hills High School and it was time to run the mile after volleyball practice. Forster hated running and looked for any way to avoid the mandatory mile, and luckily for her, there happened to be an alternative. Read more...

Photo: India Forster will play at Spieker Aquatics for the final time Saturday. The senior almost never entered a water polo pool at all. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


Baseball picks up win in Oregon series opener despite being out-hit

It’s generally not good to get out-hit by the other team, but the Bruins will take a win any way they can get it. UCLA baseball (17-18, 7-9 Pac-12) picked up a 6-3 victory in its opening game against Oregon (17-14, 7-6) Thursday night. Read more...

Photo: Starting pitcher Griffin Canning had pitched two straight complete games entering Thursday’s matchup. The righty made it into the seventh against Oregon, earning a win and striking out six. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Women’s water polo senior reflects on triumphs, memories as a Bruin

Intensely demanding and physically arduous, United States Navy SEALs training regimens are not for the faint of heart. Thankfully, senior defender Charlotte Pratt is anything but faint hearted. Read more...

Photo: Southern California was an adjustment for senior Charlotte Pratt after growing up in Burlingame. The attacker is ready for the next step after her four years at UCLA, eyeing a move to the East Coast. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)



UCLA football fine-tunes defensive moves before Spring Showcase

On the final day of spring practice, everything came full circle. The emerging UCLA pass rush dominated, just as it had in the first two weeks of spring. Read more...

Photo: Rising senior rush end Takkarist McKinley (middle) chases rising sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen out of the pocket during the 11-on-11 session of Thursday’s practice. McKinley has shown improved rushing ability this spring, playing a new position in the 5- and 6-technique. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)