For the first time in more than a decade, UCLA Athletics’ Graduation Success Rate fell below the previous year’s mark, according to the latest rates released Wednesday by the NCAA. Read more...
Sports
Sports, Sports Columns
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November 5, 1:23 am
Matter of Fact: Disputed Miami call highlights appeal of mistakes in college football
You’ve seen the play by now. It’s inane, insane and anything but mundane, the type of moment meant for a Dr. Seuss book. It’s inexcusable, inexplicable and, in more ways than one, indefensible. Read more...
Photo: Replays showed that Miami running back Mark Walton’s knee was down before he released the ball during the Hurricanes’ game-winning return. (Courtesy of Grant Shorin/Duke Sports Information)
Men's Water Polo, Sports
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November 5, 1:21 am
Sophomore attacker Max Irving establishes himself as offensive threat
Moving from the 14th-leading scorer in last year’s campaign to the second-leading scorer this year, sophomore attacker Max Irving has stepped into one of the leading offensive roles for No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore attacker Max Irving is second in goals on the team with 33, and has assumed a leadership role after only playing a small part in last year’s team. Irving and the Bruins remain undefeated 22 games into the 2015 season. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
Men's Golf, Sports
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November 5, 1:21 am
Men’s golf’s fall season swings to a close with fourth-place finish
They couldn’t complete the repeat. After claiming the team title at last season’s Gifford Collegiate Championship, there was nothing this year for UCLA men’s golf, as it closed its fall season with a fourth-place finish. Read more...
Photo: Senior golfer Jake Knapp and the Bruins finished in fourth place at the Gifford Collegiate Championship. Knapp ended the event in a tie for No. 16 individually. (UCLA Athletics)
Men's Soccer, Sports
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November 5, 1:19 am
UCLA men’s soccer defeats Akron after improving early game success
When Seyi Adekoya slotted home a back-heel pass past the Akron goalie in the eighth minute of Sunday morning’s game, the sophomore forward and league-leading scorer gave his team a rare early lead. Read more...
Photo: Senior defender Javan Torre said that the UCLA men’s soccer team is focused on setting the tone of the game for the whole match. Torre and the Bruins have begun scoring more goals in the first half after a slow start to 2015. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
Sports, Women's Volleyball
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November 5, 1:15 am
Women’s volleyball comes out on top in seesaw match against Colorado
Sometimes change is a good thing. On Wednesday night, No. 9 UCLA (19-4, 10-3 Pac-12) trotted out some unfamiliar names against unranked Colorado (14-11, 6-7) that did not appear – or appeared only sparingly – in the teams’ first encounter in early October. Read more...
Photo: Junior middle blocker Claire Felix and the Bruins returned home this week following a four-game road trip in which they went 3-1. On Wednesday night, UCLA swept visiting Colorado to win its 19th match of the 2015 season with seven regular season matches remaining. (Efren Pinon/Daily Bruin)
Sports, Sports Columns
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November 4, 9:09 am
Claire-ification: Recent events demonstrate that NFL prioritizes profit over awareness
The NFL seems to be going to great lengths lately to prove that its top priority is money. The league recently fined three players for uniform violations. Read more...