Janelle McDonald came to Westwood with a dream. While most head coaches aspire to win a national title, McDonald knew there was something else she had to do first – revive the unity of the squad. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA gymnastics receive a pep talk from assistant coach BJ Das before starting a floor rotation. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated April 17 at 10:52 p.m. The freshmen are doing more than just alright for the Bruins this season. On opening day, UCLA softball started four freshmen – the program’s most since 2004. Read more...
Photo: Freshman catcher/designated player Sofia Mujica swings at a pitch. (Danielle Anz/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Thursday’s bout won’t just be another chapter in the crosstown rivalry. It’ll be at least seven Bruins’ last match in Westwood. After a 4-0 run against top-20 teams at the Center of Effort Challenge on Friday and Saturday, No. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Sally Perez prepares to hit the ball. Perez was named MPSF/Molten Beach Pair of the Week along with junior partner Maggie Boyd. (Andrew Diaz/Daily Bruin)
This spring may seem all too reminiscent of the last. A new offensive coordinator is trying to install his system. The starting quarterback is wearing No. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore tight end Jack Pedersen runs with the ball at Spaulding Field. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
Every collegiate softball program has its ace. One pitcher is consistently relied upon to start and win marquee matchups, generally returning to the bullpen only to be relieved in the circle by someone trying to emulate their throws. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore pitcher/outfielder Kaitlyn Terry prepares to unwind and deliver a pitch to home plate. (Jessica Allen/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated April 15 at 11:06 p.m. “Electric, nervous, exciting – and you want to tear your skin off when your teammate misses a shot,” said Andrew Tkachuk, the UCLA squash team captain. Read more...
Photo: Members of the UCLA squash team pose for a photo. The team, founded in 2021, earned second place for its women’s team and tenth place for its men’s following the 2025 College Squash Association National Collegiate Club Team Squash Championships. (Courtesy of Alveena Khoday)
This post was updated April 15 at 10:36 p.m. A plethora of gymnasts will say goodbye to the sport at the national championships this week. And for eight Bruins, competing on collegiate gymnastics’ biggest stage will be their final hurrah. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Chae Campbell glares at the crowd while performing a floor routine. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin senior staff)
