Wednesday, May 20


Strong defense by UCLA men’s basketball smothers Cal in 73-54 victory

In Thursday’s victory over Stanford, UCLA utilized a suffocating defensive effort over the final 10 minutes of regulation to send the game into the first of two overtimes. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Bryce Alford continued to struggle offensively, missing his first seven shots, but he contributed to UCLA’s victory over Cal with nine assists and six rebounds. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin)



Beat writers’ game day predictions: College Football Playoff National Championship

The NCAA football season officially wraps up on Monday with the first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship. The contest pits the Pac-12 champion – No. 2 Oregon (13-1) – against the Big Ten champion – No. Read more...

Photo: Heisman Trophy-winning Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota attempts to lead the Ducks to their first-ever national championship on Monday night against the Ohio State Buckeyes. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA gymnastics to challenge Oregon State in season opener

After years of training with the objective of being outstanding as individuals, the eight fresh faces on the UCLA gymnastics team will now become familiar with collegiate competition’s focus on team spirit. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Samantha Peszeck feels that the Bruins are heading into their first meet of the season with more momentum than in past seasons. (Daily Bruin file photo)



UCLA men’s volleyball to open season at upcoming UCSB tournament

UCLA men’s volleyball will open its season this weekend at the UCSB Asics Invitational, taking on conference opponents St. Francis, Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) and Limestone College. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior middle blocker Trent Kersten is one of only three upperclassmen on a young UCLA men’s volleyball team that begins its regular season this weekend ranked No. 4 in the country. (Max Himmelrich/Daily Bruin)