Monday, May 18

Softball looks to strength, depth of lineup in series against Cal

Sophomore shortstop Delaney Spaulding and senior catcher Stephany LaRosa bat back-to-back in the UCLA softball batting order. They are also back-to-back on the team’s home run leaderboard as they are tied for the lead with eight home runs on the year. Read more...

Photo: Senior catcher Stephany LaRosa trots around the bases after hitting her sixth home run of the season on April 3 against Oregon. LaRosa has hit four home runs in the six games since, and is currently tied for the UCLA team lead in home runs. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin)


Controlling momentum key for UCLA baseball’s three-game series against Cal

UCLA baseball has enjoyed ripe pitching and timely hitting lately, but the team isn’t letting its success affect its mindset as the Bruins head into the heart of conference play. Read more...

Photo: A three-game home series against California will test UCLA’s pitching staff, including redshirt sophomore pitcher Tucker Forbes. Cal ranks No. 20 in the nation with 33 home runs. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Men’s tennis faces crosstown rivals in crucial last match of regular season

From a motivation standpoint, men’s tennis coach Billy Martin said he should have it easy when his team takes on USC Thursday. “I don’t ever have to worry about getting my guys up for these matches,” Martin said. Read more...

Photo: Facing crosstown rival and conference heavyweight foe USC in the final match of the regular season, UCLA will be looking for its No. 1 doubles pair of sophomore Mackenzie McDonald (pictured) and freshman Martin Redlicki to set the tone early after the pair struggled the last time the two teams faced off. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)


Freshman QB Josh Rosen impresses coaches, teammates in spring practice

The competition for quarterback, which has proven to be the dominant storyline of UCLA football’s spring practice, just revealed some plot twists. Redshirt freshman Aaron Sharp is in the process of transitioning from one of six quarterback candidates to a more prominent role as receiver, having traded his yellow jersey for navy blue. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Josh Rosen continues to impress in spring practice, showing poise and knowledge that has impressed both players and coaches. (Max Himmelrich/Daily Bruin)