This post was updated February 26 at 12:28 a.m. An extended break from competition can be a challenge for many teams. But it could be exactly what the Bruins need to get back on track. Read more...
Photo: No. 49 senior Elise Wagle returns a ball with a forehand. (Jeannie Kim/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Coach John Savage has consistently talked about pulling off a dramatic turnaround following last season’s 19-33 campaign. And after a 6-1 start, the Bruins’ next test comes in the form of a former Pac-12 foe. Read more...
Photo: Phoenix Call stands in the Bruin dugout at Jackie Robinson Stadium. The sophomore second baseman recorded a team-leading three hits in UCLA baseball’s comeback victory over Michigan State Sunday. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated February 26 at 12:10 a.m. Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez said she intentionally builds a tough nonconference schedule to test her team. And the Bruins have continued to pass these tests, beating seven of the eight top-25 opponents they have faced this season. Read more...
Photo: Freshman shortstop Aleena Garcia stands in the batter box waiting for a pitch. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)
The Bruins entered their first year in the Big Ten ready to prove they were a competitive threat to some of the nation’s top-ranked teams. And while the Bruins may have fallen short of breaking into the top five at the conference championships, this didn’t indicate failure. Read more...
Photo: Senior Ana Jih-Schiff moves along the pool deck. (Courtesy of Jesus Ramirez/UCLA Athletics)
Road games can be a realistic measurement of a team’s ability and ceiling, with all sports presenting different hurdles for visiting squads. In baseball, varying weather conditions, field dimensions and other park factors can only heighten the disparities between opponents. Read more...
Photo: Luke Rodriguez pitches at Jackie Robinson Stadium. The sophomore right-hander threw 4.1 shutout innings across two appearances at the Kleberg Bank Classic over the weekend. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated February 26 at 12:16 a.m. Two record-setting losses defined the last regular season tournament for the Bruins. “Without a doubt, probably, in my time with the women’s team, one of the toughest weekends just from top to bottom,” said coach Adam Wright. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s water polo meets at the side of the pool. The team suffered their worst margin of loss since 2010 against Stanford. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Feb. 24 at 4:58 p.m. It seemed as if UCLA hit its lowest point in years after falling in consecutive matches to Long Beach State – the country’s best team – just a few weeks ago. Read more...
Photo: Senior outside hitter/opposite Ido David rises to serve the ball. (Andrew Diaz/Daily Bruin)
