Wednesday, May 20

UCLA dive team plunges into first out-of-state meet in Georgia

UCLA dive has very few things going for it this weekend. The team will be competing in the University of Georgia Fall Invitational in Athens, Ga., In addition to the three-hour time difference under which the Bruins have to compete, not everyone is in top condition to dive. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Maria Polyakova and the UCLA dive team head southeast this weekend as it participates in the University of Georgia Fall Invitational. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Men’s soccer strives to replicate success from previous test against UNC

With finals week approaching at UCLA, the men’s soccer team is set to face one of the nation’s most difficult tests. The Bruin defense has already gotten its toughest assignment out of the way in the third round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday, holding the nation’s No. Read more...

Photo: Forward Andrew Tusaazemajja is one of four seniors who will be playing his final game at Drake Stadium on Saturday in the Elite Eight match against North Carolina. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin)



Despite slow start, women’s basketball sees opportunities for growth

On paper, the decision to start the UCLA women’s basketball season with three of its first four games against top-15 opponents could be interpreted as a mistake because of the resulting four-game losing streak. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball is focusing on “trusting the process over the product,” according to coach Cori Close. This approach led the team not to panic during its 0-4 season start.(Joseph Chan/Daily Bruin)


Women’s volleyball senior aims to recapture freshman title experience

Zoë Nightingale was a natural behind the net. Throughout her fledgling volleyball career, her coaches never thought twice of putting her at any other position other than middle blocker. Read more...

Photo: Senior middle blocker Zoë Nightingale, the only remaining player on UCLA’s roster to start in the 2011 NCAA championship game win, will begin competing in her final NCAA Tournament on Friday. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)