All 24 of UCLA’s Division I teams scored above the minimum in this year’s NCAA Academic Progress Rates, the school announced Wednesday. APR, which measures the eligibility and retention of all of a school’s student-athletes is calculated based on a four-year period, the most recent report showing rates from 2009-2010 to 2012-2013. Read more...
Sports
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May 14, 2:29 pm
UCLA teams post solid APR performance
Men's Basketball, Sports
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May 14, 1:37 pm
Men’s basketball adds Gonzaga to schedule for two seasons
UCLA men’s basketball continued to strengthen its nonconference schedule next season, adding a two-year home-and-home series against Gonzaga to its calendar, UCLA Athletics announced Wednesday. The Bruins will first square off against the Bulldogs on Dec. Read more...
Baseball, Sports
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May 14, 1:35 am
UCLA baseball’s sloppy defense contributes to 10-2 loss
On the road for the last midweek game of the season, UCLA baseball coach John Savage was in familiar territory. However, Anteater Ballpark, the stadium that the once-UC Irvine coach helped build along with then-UC Irvine athletic director and current UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero, didn’t treat the Bruins so kindly on Tuesday night. Read more...
Photo: Junior catcher Shane Zeile knocked in UCLA’s lone RBI as the Bruin offense struggled in a 10-2 loss to UC Irvine. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Sports
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May 14, 1:12 am
Ashe About Sports: Knee pain from overuse
Editor’s Note: In the latest installment of a monthly series on common sports injuries, Dr. Dena Florczyk, from the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center, discusses knee pain stemming from overuse. Read more...
Features, Men's Tennis, Sports
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May 14, 12:00 am
Marcos Giron overcomes early setbacks, rebounds to top
Men’s Tennis: A Second Chance After last year’s 4-3 loss in the finals, UCLA men’s tennis begins NCAA team championship play Friday in Athens, Ga., looking for another chance at the national title. Read more...
Photo: Men’s tennis player Marcos Giron overcame a frustrating start to his career to become one of the top-ranked singles players in the country. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Baseball, Sports
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May 13, 1:27 am
UCLA baseball to play for pride in last games of season
With only seven games left, and after having been eliminated from playoffs contention, UCLA is heading into the home stretch with thoughts of rebuilding its team for next year. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore catcher Justin Hazard (left) talks with sophomore pitcher Cody Poteet (right). While pitching didn’t struggled often this season, the Bruins have been eliminated from contention for the playoffs and will now just be playing for pride. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Features, Men's Tennis, Sports
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May 13, 12:55 am
Clay Thompson fights way to top with renewed commitment to tennis
Men’s Tennis: A Second Chance After last year’s 4-3 loss in the finals, UCLA men’s tennis begins NCAA team championship play Friday in Athens, Ga., looking for another chance at the national title. Read more...
Photo: After recommitting himself to the game, senior Clay Thompson transformed his game to cater it more to his physique. Thompson has leveraged his 6-foot-6 frame to become dominant at serves and the nation’s No. 1 collegiate player. (Yin Fu/Daily Bruin)