Friday, May 22


UCLA defensive line anticipates fresh contributions from current unit

A year ago, UCLA boasted talent and youth on the defensive line. Then-freshmen end Eddie Vanderdoes and tackle Kenny Clark each appeared in all 13 games, and were starters by the end of the year. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore defensive tackle Eli Ankou (middle) participates in a drill as defensive line coach Angus McClure (behind) looks on. Ankou has seen reps with both the first and second-team defensive units this fall, after missing a majority of last season with a knee injury. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)



WR Devin Lucien suffers head injury late in UCLA training camp

SAN BERNARDINO — Wide receiver Devin Lucien suffered a head injury late in Tuesday’s practice, and was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Lucien was carted off into the ambulance with a neck brace to immobilize the area. Read more...

Photo: Coach Jim Mora addresses wide receiver Devin Lucien’s injury with the media after Tuesday’s practice. Lucien, a redshirt junior, suffered a head injury during practice and had to be taken to the hospital. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Bruin team boasts talented contenders for linebacker spots

SAN BERNARDINO — A year ago, they were one of the most lauded position groups in the nation. With a quartet comprised of two now-NFL players in Anthony Barr and Jordan Zumwalt, and two possible soon-to-be NFLers in sophomore Myles Jack and redshirt senior Eric Kendricks, the UCLA linebacking corps served as a stabilizing force for the Bruins’ defense, if not the most talented group on the team. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Jayon Brown has reshaped his body in order to compete for the second starting inside linebacker spot. Brown, who worked at safety early on last season, has increased his playing weight from 200 to 230 pounds. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)



UCLA women’s soccer scores four MAC Hermann nominations

The preseason hit full stride for the UCLA women’s soccer team last week. The players began their official practices as the No. 1 team in the nation with several players who have also received individual award nominations. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore forward Darian Jenkins, senior goalkeeper Katelyn Rowland, senior defender Abby Dahlkemper and senior midfielder Sarah Killion (left to right) were all named to a 35-player MAC Hermann Trophy watch list. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff, Daily Bruin file photos)