Saturday, May 16


Starting middle blockers improve through competition with each other

On paper, Jennie and Claire were the perfect freshman roommates. They both had the same extracurricular in high school. They both ended up being sociology majors. Read more...

Photo: Junior middle blockers Claire Felix and Jennie Frager have both found starting roles for the Bruins this year. Coach Michael Sealy said the two help elevate each other’s games with their work in practice. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Men’s basketball hangs on to beat UNLV Rebels 77-75

In its first road game of the season, UCLA men’s basketball found a home at the free throw line. After junior guard Bryce Alford missed his first free throw attempt almost eight minutes into the first half, the Bruins (3-1) didn’t miss for the rest of the game, hitting 23 straight to finish 23-of-24. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Bryce Alford’s 20 points helped UCLA to a 77-75 win over UNLV Monday night. The win puts the Bruins in the semifinals of the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, where they will face the Kansas Jayhawks Tuesday. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA women’s basketball falls late to No. 2 South Carolina

With under a minute remaining in Sunday’s matchup, Jordin Canada was thrown to the ground by South Carolina guard Khadijah Sessions. The UCLA sophomore guard did not seem to care. Read more...

Photo: Coach Cori Close said she was proud of how the Bruins battled against the Gamecocks. UCLA caused 21 turnovers against South Carolina, the most handed to them so far in the season. (Korbin Placet/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Men’s cross country finishes 14th at NCAA championship

At first, he said they were “content.” But coach Forest Braden knew that wasn’t the right word to describe his runners’ feelings after the national meet. Read more...

Photo: Senior runner Lane Werley earned his second All-American selection with a 21st-place finish at the NCAA championship meet on Saturday. (Courtesy of Ricky Bassman)


Football Monday: UCLA vs. Utah

Every postgame, Daily Bruin Sports breaks down the Bruins’ most recent game, outlining the good, the bad and the final verdict of their performance. This week, we take a closer look at UCLA’s 17-9 win over Utah in Salt Lake City. Read more...

Photo: (Jesse Wang/ Daily Bruin)