Friday morning in Las Vegas, UCLA softball’s work will be winding up just as the work week is winding down. The No. 12 UCLA (4-2) starts a five-game weekend set at the 2015 Wilson/DeMarini Desert Classic hosted by UNLV with a 9 a.m. Read more...
Softball, Sports
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February 13, 1:13 am
No. 12 UCLA softball begins five-game weekend set against unranked teams
Gymnastics, Sports
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February 12, 3:00 pm
Gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field forges recruiting legacy
At the end of Monday’s home win over Washington, UCLA gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field took over the microphone and shared the engagement news of Lena Degteva’s with the crowd in Pauley Pavilion, giving the former Bruin gymnast a warm welcome hug. Read more...
Photo: Valorie Kondos Field (right) has coached at UCLA for 25 years, and every single year has been booked full with recruiting trips. Just last weekend, she was in Columbus, Ohio to scout for talent. (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Features, Men's Tennis, Sports
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February 12, 12:52 am
Manager Raymond Ajoc strings men’s tennis team together
For six years, Raymond Ajoc lived about 100 steps away from a tennis court. But, for the six years before high school, he had never used it. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year biology student Raymond Ajoc was able to find a way to pay for his tuition at UCLA after landing a spot as a manager for the men’s tennis team and subsequently earning an athletic scholarship. Ajoc is one of the most reliable racket stringers on the team, able to complete the racket stringing process in about 12 minutes. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin)
Features, Men's Volleyball, Sports
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February 12, 12:49 am
New Kids on the Block: Jake Arnitz remains tenacious despite status as top recruit
The box score from any recent UCLA men’s volleyball game tells the same story: freshman Jake Arnitz has made an instant impact for the Bruins. The outside hitter already averages more than three kills per set – the most on the team – and has earned himself a recurring role in coach John Speraw’s starting lineup. Read more...
Photo: Freshman outside hitter Jake Arnitz averages more than three kills per set – the highest on the UCLA men’s volleyball team. (Heidy Cadena/Daily Bruin)
Baseball, Sports
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February 12, 12:47 am
Baseball aims to recover from last season with returning players’ help
The UCLA baseball team has been like a mass on a swinging pendulum over the past two seasons, swaying in one direction and then another. There’s been forward progress and a rise to national prominence in 2013, followed by a regression to a sub-.500 record and a fallout into obscurity by the end of 2014. Read more...
Photo: Junior outfielder Ty Moore said the biggest thing for UCLA baseball as it’s headed to the 2015 season is the 19 returning players who featured in the 2013 championship-winning season. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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February 12, 12:46 am
Women’s basketball looks to control defense in rematch against Cal
The Bruins only have six more games, six more chances to turn their 6-6 conference record into a winning one before the Pac-12 tournament. First stop: Haas Pavilion, home of the Bears. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Jordin Canada said that UCLA did a good job of forcing turnovers against Utah and Colorado, and that the Bruins will be looking to do the same when they face the Cal Golden Bears. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin)
Men's Basketball, Sports
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February 11, 10:34 pm
Men’s basketball’s early lead secures win against Oregon State
Sophomore guard Bryce Alford spoke Tuesday about the necessity to get the ball to the bigs inside to break Oregon State’s disruptive zone defense, which forced UCLA into shooting just 30.6 percent in its loss to Oregon State last month. Read more...
Photo: Junior forward/center Tony Parker notched a double double with 15 points and 10 rebounds against Oregon State. (Erin Ng/Daily Bruin senior staff)