Friday, May 15

Underclassmen play key role in women’s tennis’ comeback win over USC

Coach Stella Sampras Webster said it was time for the lowerclassmen to step up. Sophomore Terri Fleming did just that. UCLA women’s tennis was leading in its rivalry match with USC, but it was far from a comfortable situation. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Terri Fleming clinched the 5-2 win for UCLA with a 7-6 (9), 2-6, 6-3 three set victory over USC’s Zoe Katz on Thursday afternoon (Daily Bruin file photo)


Matchups with ranked teams pose early-season tests for Bruins

The UCLA softball team returns to Cathedral City Thursday for the second half of the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic this weekend, preparing for its sternest early-season test yet. Read more...

Photo: Junior shortstop Delaney Spaulding batted in five runners on just two hits to close out Sunday’s win over Pacific strong. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Bruin throwers aim to uphold strong shot put legacy

The men’s shot put team has historically been the backbone of UCLA’s track and field prestige. The squad that typically makes up only six percent of the men’s roster has amassed more than 30 percent of the team’s indoor All-American awards since 1978. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Braheme Days, a three-time national champion in high school shot put, decided to come to UCLA in part because of the success of redshirt senior shot putter Nicholas Scarvelis. (Daily Bruin file photo)



UCLA women’s tennis seeks season turnaround with Trojan takedown

The UCLA women’s tennis team was on a bad path before Saturday. It missed out on the Intercollegiate Tennis Association National Indoors two weeks ago after losing in the second round of ITA Kick-Off Weekend. Read more...

Photo: Thursday afternoon’s USC match will be the first taste of the Bruin-Trojan rivalry for Alaina Miller and the rest of the freshmen on UCLA women’s tennis. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)



Men’s volleyball strong-arms Lancers in high-flying win

The UCLA men’s volleyball team finally started strong. The No. 4 Bruins (14-3, 10-3 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation), who have been plagued by slow starts in 2016, came out firing Wednesday night in a three-set victory against the No. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore outside outside hitter JT Hatch recorded nine kills as the No. 4 men’s volleyball team trounced No. 15 Cal Baptist in straight sets Tuesday night. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)