In the course of nearly eight months, the members of the UCLA women’s tennis team spend much of their time in the nooks of Straus Stadium, surrounded by the same 12 players. Read more...
Photo: Junior Kaitlin Ray said that coming up with nicknames has been a way for the team to build a greater sense of camaraderie and unity that she feels has translated onto the court. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Gymnastics is a sport grounded in dazzling aerial displays and sharp, precise turns and leaps – physical feats that would impress even the most athletic of people. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Mikaela Gerber said that gymnastics is 90 percent mental. To hone the mental side, the Bruins set aside time in some practices for mental-specific training. (Tim Bradbury/Daily Bruin senior staff)
UCLA men’s tennis will close out its regular season home schedule by hosting UC San Diego Wednesday. Senior Clay Thompson and freshman Mackenzie McDonald will be missing from the lineup. Read more...
UCLA senior pitcher Jessica Hall is well aware that her four-year career at UCLA is nearing its finale. “I’m focusing on the opportunities that I’m given,” Hall said on Monday morning. Read more...
Photo: Senior pitcher Jessica Hall struck out 11 and allowed just one hit Tuesday as UCLA defeated Cal State Northridge 8-0 for its 15th shutout victory of the year. (Nathan Vanderveer-Harris/Daily Bruin)
While rivalry and revenge might appear to motivate the UCLA women’s water polo team in its rematch against USC Wednesday, the Bruins’ source of motivation will come from a desire to show growth and prepare for the postseason. Read more...
Photo: Senior attacker Victoria Kent and the Bruins plan to treat their upcoming rematch against the USC Trojans as a way to prepare for the upcoming postseason. (Nathan Vanderveer-Harris/Daily Bruin)
Men’s Volleyball: The Final Stretch The Daily Bruin tells the stories of different UCLA men’s volleyball players throughout the week as the team begins postseason play on Saturday. Read more...
“Maybe tomorrow, we’ll all wear ’42,’” said Lucas Black as he portrayed former Brooklyn Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese in the 2013 film, “42”. That day is today: Jackie Robinson Day, the day in Major League Baseball that former Bruin and four-sport letter winner Jackie Robinson is honored and celebrated as every player wears his jersey number, 42. Read more...
Photo: Jackie Robinson (top left) poses with the rest of the UCLA baseball team. Robinson played baseball at UCLA in 1940. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
