Sunday, August 2

Women’s water polo refines shots for Arizona State matchup

Only two matches separate UCLA women’s water polo from the postseason and a No. 2 seed in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament. But the road, however short, will not be easy, as both remaining opponents are ranked in the top four. Read more...

Photo: Junior Utility Mackenzie Barr noted Arizona State’s tendency to play zone defense, and stated the Bruins are preparing for the task by emphasizing on finishing in this weeks practice. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)


Softball prepared to bring the heat in the circle against Oregon State

Halfway through Pac-12 play, the tone of UCLA softball has changed. The coaches and players talk less about inconsistency than they did earlier in the season, when the Bruins had lost four games in a row for the first time since 2013. Read more...

Photo: Junior shortstop Delaney Spaulding has been a key factor in the UCLA softball teams recent turn around – helping the Bruins win eight of their last nine games. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)


UCLA women’s tennis seeks consistent double, singles play against USC

The last time women’s tennis didn’t host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament was nearly 10 years ago. The Bruins have had a dominant stretch in which they not only hosted the opening rounds, but also advanced to the round of 16. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Terri Fleming has a 10-4 record in dual matches this season, but she’ll have to deal with a hostile USC crowd as No. 23 UCLA women’s tennis looks to make a statement against its crosstown rival. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)


UCLA women’s rowing heads to South Carolina for invitational

After a slow start, UCLA rowing is looking to turn its season around at the Clemson Invitational at Lake Hartwell in South Carolina this weekend. The Bruins will race two varsity eights and two varsity fours at the regatta. Read more...

Photo: UCLA rowing varsity eights faces six top-20 teams at this weekend’s Clemson Invitational in South Carolina. A strong showing could catapult the Bruins into the rankings. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)


Baseball could take big leap in Pac-12 standings against Washington

UCLA baseball has yet another chance to turn its season around this weekend. The Bruins, who have lost eight of their last 10 games, are still just one weekend sweep away from vaulting into the top three of the Pac-12 conference standings. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore RHP Griffin Canning will try to lower his 5.40 ERA in Pac-12 play when UCLA baseball takes on Washington this weekend. With a sweep, the Bruins can vault right back into Pac-12 championship contention. (Daniel Alcazar/Photo Editor)


Men’s volleyball enters MPSF tournament looking to break, uphold playoff trends

Recent history suggests UCLA men’s volleyball shouldn’t have too much concern about Saturday’s conference quarterfinal match against Hawai’i. Recent history also suggests the Bruins should be very, very worried. Read more...

Photo: Junior middle blocker Mitch Stahl leads No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball with 110 total blocks, and he will be tasked with trying to help contain Hawaii’s senior outside hitter Sinisa Zarkovic. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


Men’s tennis unaffected by new setting, shuts out UC San Diego

UCLA men’s tennis technically hosted the match, but they didn’t feel at home. Construction at the Los Angeles Tennis Center forced the Bruins to trek up the hill to the Sunset Canyon Recreational Center tennis courts for the first time this season for their dual match against UC San Diego. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Max Cressy competed in his first singles match of the season Thursday, winning in straight sets 6-2, 6-1. No. 4 UCLA men’s tennis now faces USC for the Pac-12 regular season title. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)