Tuesday, August 11

In the news:


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)


Women’s basketball faces rebound battle on upcoming road trip

UCLA hits the road this weekend to take on Pac-12 foes Utah and Colorado on Friday and Sunday respectively. The Bruins (5-9, 1-2 Pac-12) are coming off one of their biggest second-half collapses of the season, as they allowed the Oregon Ducks to turn a seven-point halftime deficit into a 16-point victory. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior forward Kacy Swain said that the Bruins have emphasized rebounding during their preparation for this weekend’s road games at Utah and Colorado. (Max Himmelrich/Daily Bruin)


UCLA swim and dive returns to finish season after intense winter conditioning

Stepping into the second half of their season, seniors on the UCLA swim and dive team are beginning to face a series of lasts. This weekend will be no different as the Bruins go into their last home meet of the season at the Spieker Aquatics Center. Read more...

Photo: For swimmer Taylor Carlson and the other seniors on the UCLA swim and dive team, this weekend marks the final home meet at Spieker Aquatics Center. (Max Himmelrich/Daily Bruin)