Sunday, August 9

In the news:

UCLA swim and dive optimistic for Pac-12 conference play

UCLA swim and dive is focusing on heading into the Pac-12 tournament, despite being weighed down by logistical concerns. Coach Cyndi Gallagher and assistant coach Naya Higashijima worked on supplying equipment and miscellaneous items to the team right up until they left for Federal Way, Wash. Read more...

Photo: Senior swimmer Jessica Khojasteh said that she expects UCLA’s recent hard work to translate into faster times at the Pac-12 championships. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin)




Junior center Tony Parker sparks team dynamic with sense of humor

Tony Parker is the king of the press conference. After recent success at the free throw line, Parker, a 53.5 percent free throw shooter, likened himself to a hybrid mutation of NBA sharpshooting guards Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and added LeBron James to the mix as well for good measure. Read more...

Photo: Junior forward/center Tony Parker is coming into his own this season after struggling to adjust during his freshman and sophomore seasons. After winning the Georgia State championship all four years of high school, dealing with adversity in college is a new experience for Parker. (Erin Ng/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA baseball sweeps Long Beach State in first shutout win of season

For the first five innings of Tuesday night’s game, UCLA baseball’s offense looked like the lifeless iteration of yesteryear. Long Beach State junior pitcher Ryan Cruz had a no-hitter for the first 5.1 innings of the game. Read more...

Photo: Coach John Savage said that freshman pitcher Griffin Canning showed all the makings of a good pitcher Tuesday night. (Max Himmelrich/Daily Bruin)


Despite Arizona losses, men’s basketball hopes to win vs. Washington

It’s easy to be pessimistic about UCLA basketball right now. The Bruins are losers of two straight contests, their NCAA tournament hopes are hanging by a thread and their junior center/forward just put together two of his worst games of the season. Read more...

Photo: Freshman forward Kevon Looney became a major contributor to UCLA’s zone defense after having to adjust to the 3-2 spacing from playing very little zone in high school, resulting in an uptick in Bruin defense. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)