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The Rundown: April 26

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)


Tanner’s Take: UCLA men’s volleyball is back but may need an assist to win

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)


UCLA’s hitting surge to be tested by top-rated Fullerton pitching

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)


UCLA softball captures series win over Arizona with comeback

Traditionally labeled as the premier matchup in Division I softball, this year’s series between UCLA and Arizona lived up to its billing. Occupying second and third place, respectively, in the Pac-12 entering the weekend, the No. Read more...

Photo: Freshman catcher/outfielder Paige Halstead went 2-for-4 Monday night against Arizona, helping UCLA softball snag a comeback win. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)


UCLA softball pitchers struggle against Arizona offense in 8-4 loss

For the second straight day, the bats were hot in the UCLA-Arizona softball rivalry. The No. 15 Bruins (29-13-1, 10-5-1 Pac-12) dropped the second game of their conference series against the No. Read more...

Photo: Junior infielder Delaney Spaulding hit her second home run of the series, but it wasn’t enough as the Bruins fell to the Wildcats to set up a Monday night rubber match. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)


UCLA baseball sweeps Oregon, jumps up in Pac-12 standings

As UCLA baseball approached its season’s halfway point, the outlook wasn’t great. The Bruins started the season as a top-10 team, but poor play pushed them out of the rankings and into tenth place in the Pac-12. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Christoph Bono isn’t the most skilled Bruin with the bat, but his elite-level play in center field and his five years of experience have been key for UCLA baseball. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin)


Women’s tennis emerges from Pac-12 tournament with mixed results

Alaina Miller crouched in front of the net as doubles partner Terri Fleming served for match point against Arizona State’s Kassidy Jump and Sammi Hampton. The pair was on the biggest stage of their young careers: the finals of the Pac-12 doubles invitational championship. Read more...

Photo: Senior Catherine Harrison almost became the first women’s tennis player to win back-to-back Pac-12 singles titles, but will now prepare for NCAAs in three weeks. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)