Sunday, May 17

UCLA swim and dive looks to continue its robust performances

With two wins and a second-place finish already under its belt, UCLA swimming and diving started its 2015-16 season strong. Led by swimming coach Cyndi Gallagher and diving coach Tom Stebbins, the Bruins are working to translate that success to upcoming meets as they have high aspirations for the rest of the year. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore diver Maria Polyakova set a school record in the 3-meter dive last season. She looks to break her own record this season en route to a top-three NCAA finish. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Report Card: UCLA vs. Colorado

Each week, Daily Bruin Sports takes a look at the game film for UCLA football and grades each position group on its performance. This week, we examine UCLA’s 35-31 win over Colorado. Read more...

Photo: Freshman running back Soso Jamabo scored UCLA’s game-winning touchdown Saturday, but the running backs as a whole underperformed, relying on the performance of redshirt junior Paul Perkins. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA women’s volleyball aims to spike against Buffs following loss

Coming off of a tough weekend in which UCLA threw some punches but took some blows, the upcoming home stand is a welcome sight for the women’s volleyball team. Read more...

Photo: Junior libero Taylor Formico had 12 digs against Colorado during UCLA’s last matchup with the Buffs, contributing to what assistant coach Kaitline Nielsen considered one of the keys to the that win. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA women’s basketball looks to bolster teamwork efforts

The women’s basketball team makes great individual plays, but that’s not enough for coach Cori Close. In Sunday’s 113-42 win over Vanguard, sophomore guard Jordin Canada had six steals and freshman forward Ashley Hearn had eight rebounds, but those individual efforts aren’t the only things Close is looking for. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore forward Monique Billings said that setting screens and putting her teammates in position to score will help contribute to more teamwork on court. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


No. 6 UCLA women’s golf finishes first in Pac-12 Preview

This year’s Pac-12 Preview in Kohala, Hawaii, concluded with the sixth-ranked UCLA women’s golf team winning its first tournament of the season Tuesday. The Bruins achieved a seven-shot victory after being knotted in a tie for the lead with Arizona State at the conclusion of Monday’s play, finishing one-over par after 18 holes Tuesday. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s golf placed first at Tuesday’s Pac-12 Preview, improving on last season’s second-place finish. (UCLA Athletics)


Women’s volleyball falls to Washington’s blocking, serving strategy

After a tough loss that cost No. 9 UCLA a chance at second place in the Pac-12, women’s volleyball coach Michael Sealy broke down No. 3 Washington’s strategy into two simple, but lethal, components. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore outside hitter Reily Buechler and the Bruins were tested by the tough blocking of No. 3 Washington on Sunday. Buechler said she initially tried to hit the ball down the line but the Huskies adjusted their blocks to take away the line. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)