As UCLA track and field began preparing for the final leg of its season this week, the Triton Invitational in San Diego helped the Bruins relieve some of the pressure they will face soon, all while showcasing their talents. Read more...
Sports, Track and Field
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April 27, 2:22 am
Track and field uses Triton Invitational as preparation for Trojan meet
Sports, Women's Tennis
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April 27, 2:00 am
Junior Catherine Harrison claims Pac-12 women’s tennis singles title
On the tennis court of Libbey Park in Ojai, the UCLA women’s tennis team celebrated what has become a familiar experience for the Bruins at the Pac-12 tournament – a singles title. Read more...
Photo: Junior Catherine Harrison (pictured) became the third different UCLA player in three years to win the Pac-12 championship, following the footsteps of junior Kyle McPhillips in 2013 and sophomore Jennifer Brady in 2014. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
Softball, Sports
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April 27, 1:59 am
No. 7 UCLA softball overcomes early deficit to defeat Oregon State
With the way that UCLA softball has played against unranked opponents this season – winning 33 games and losing just one – a win against lower-tiered opponent may seem like a foregone conclusion. Read more...
Beach Volleyball, Sports
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April 27, 1:57 am
Sand volleyball celebrates first winning season in team history
While UCLA was not one of the eight teams chosen to compete in the American Volleyball Coaches Association sand volleyball posteason tournament, the team still has reason to celebrate: its first winning season in team history. Read more...
Photo: Madie Smith had to play through a torn labrum throughout her career as a Bruin. The fifth-year senior managed to pick up two wins in the Aloha Invitational tournament, which will be her last time playing volleyball. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Men's Tennis, Sports
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April 27, 1:55 am
Men’s tennis fails to start strong against USC in Pac-12 semifinal
After UCLA dominated doubles a week earlier in a loss against No. 8 USC, the script was flipped from the outset on Friday. The No. 15 Bruins fell behind the Trojans immediately on the first two doubles courts, quickly dropping the doubles point on their way to a 4-1 loss in the semifinal of the Pac-12 tournament. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Martin Redlicki was 5-5 in the final set of his three-set battle against USC’s Roberto Quiroz before the match was abandoned after USC managed to pick up enough points for a win. Redlicki said it was a bittersweet moment because he lost out on a chance to upset the higher-ranked Quiroz, but he was happy because he played the best he has in months. (Erin Ng/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Men's Volleyball, Sports
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April 27, 1:53 am
Top-seeded Irvine ends men’s volleyball’s season in first round blowout
For a UCLA team playing some of its best volleyball of the 2015 season, Saturday night was something of a letdown. No. 8-seed UCLA (13-14, 9-13 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation), already guaranteed to have a challenge on its hands in No. Read more...
Photo: Freshman setter Eric Matheis was responsible for 29 of the 30 assists for UCLA in the team’s season-ending loss to UC Irvine. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)
Sports, Women's Water Polo
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April 27, 1:46 am
Women’s water polo defeats Cal to take MPSF title, clinches NCAA bid
In the fourth quarter of the championship game against California, with a little less than five minutes to play, coach Brandon Brooks shouted across the pool to his team, “You have a lot of time.” With a fresh shot clock and leading by two goals, Brooks kept reassuring his team to protect the ball. Read more...
Photo: Junior attacker Kodi Hill said her team’s ability to stay calm in stressful situations was what helped it maintain a competitive defense throughout the MPSF tournament. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)