UCLA men’s basketball’s (23-11, 13-7 Big Ten) season came to an end after falling 67-58 to Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA men’s basketball gather before facing Tennessee in the NCAA Round of 32 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
This post was updated April 1 at 9:45 a.m. The sophomore slump rarely discriminates. Even the most accomplished athletes struggle to deliver when they kick off their second season. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Katelyn Rosen poses on floor at the Crisler Center during the Big Ten Championships on March 22. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
The Bruins appeared in D1Baseball’s rankings for the first time in over a year March 24, slotting in as the No. 24 team in the nation after an 18-5 start. Read more...
Photo: On his way to the dugout, redshirt sophomore center fielder Payton Brennan fist bumps assistant coach Bryant Ward. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
UCLA men’s basketball center Aday Mara – otherwise known as Pauley Pavilion’s sweetheart – will not return to the squad for the 2025-2026 season. The Spanish sophomore phenom, who tantalized the Bruin faithful with a blend of shot blocking, passing wizardry and interior scoring, is planning to continue his career away from Westwood. Bruin Report Online first reported the news Monday evening, which was later confirmed by two sources familiar with the situation, according to the Los Angeles Times. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA men’s basketball sophomore center Aday Mara looks toward the paint. Bruin Report Online reported Monday evening that Mara will not be returning to Westwood for the 2025-2026 season. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
An offensive spark can sometimes lead a team to victory. But a strong defense is what wins ball games. Bouncing back from its recent loss against Iowa, No. Read more...
Photo: Freshman pitcher/utility Addisen Fisher stares at the batter and prepares to pitch. (Andrew Diaz/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated April 1 at 10:01 p.m. The Bruins were back in action after a month-long break, but the team showed no signs of rust – just gold. Read more...
Photo: Senior Pablo Ereño follows through on a swing. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
One of the most observable differences between professional and collegiate tennis – even for those not well-accustomed to the sport – may be the atmosphere. Professional matches are often accompanied by a subdued, more buttoned-up energy, while collegiate games are fueled by long-standing school rivalries, the chants of fans and teammates and, in the case of college men’s tennis, testosterone. Read more...
Photo: No. 75 redshirt sophomore Emon van Loben Sels prepares to hit a ball with a forehand. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
