Friday, May 15

Bruins lose third weekend series in a row with losses against Stanford

Three more games came and went for UCLA baseball over the weekend, and the Bruins showed no signs of being anything other than the middling team they’ve been throughout the first half of the season. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore first baseman Sean Bouchard has been the offensive star for the Bruins as of late, knocking in 23 runs in the past 18 games.(Mackenzie Posse/Daily Bruin)



Softball comes out on top against Cardinals in first game of series

The new scoreboard at Easton Stadium had an eventful first night Saturday, as the Bruins and the Cardinal combined for 22 runs. No. 15 UCLA (23-11-1, 5-3-1 Pac-12) won a thriller against Stanford (13-18, 0-7 Pac-12), rallying from behind in the bottom of the sixth to win 13-9. Read more...

Photo: Senior Mysha Sataraka went 3-for-3 at the plate Saturday against Stanford, netting a career-high five RBI. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)


UCLA baseball loses series in final game against Stanford

Coach John Savage said the story of Saturday’s game was not told in the box score. UCLA had just one fielding error in the game, but that didn’t illustrate how well – or not well – the Bruins were playing defensively. Read more...

Photo: Freshman closer Brian Gadsby and the Bruins let up four runs in the ninth inning Saturday against Stanford in an 8-2 loss. (Daniel Alcazar/Photo Editor)


Women’s water polo unable to break Trojan’s perfect record in rivalry match

The gloomy weather at USC’s Uytengsu Aquatic Center seemed to foretell the disappointing result of Saturday’s crosstown showdown. With a light rain drizzling intermittently on the stands and the pool, the exciting rivalry match ended in a 8-5 loss for UCLA women’s water polo. Read more...

Photo: Junior utility Mackenzie Barr scored one of the UCLA women’s water polo team’s five goals in the team’s 8-5 loss to USC. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)


Beach volleyball’s strong preparation key to extending winning streak

Early April in Southern California is supposed to sport nearly immaculate weather. It is usually the time of year when people trade in their sweaters and pants for swimming suits and a tan. Read more...

Photo: Senior Kamila Tan said the UCLA beach volleyball team had to change its style of play to deal with the rain this weekend. The Bruins focused on preparation and emerged with back-to-back sweeps. (Daily Bruin file photo)