Friday, August 14

In the news:

UCLA volleyball focused on postseason despite BYU loss

The Bruins had a setter playing at libero. They had another setter playing at outside hitter. They had a middle blocker playing at opposite hitter. They were mixing and matching, searching for an answer, but the No. Read more...

Photo: Despite UCLA’s recent struggles, senior middle blocker Spencer Rowe said the team still has its sights set on a national championship. (Jessica Zhou/Daily Bruin)




Shooting, defense hold UCLA back from Elite Eight

UCLA found a way to hang with No. 1 seed Florida, coming as close as one point, but an inability to do what it has done best all season – make shots – brought UCLA's season to an end. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Norman Powell shoots a layup as Florida senior center Patric Young contests the shot. UCLA’s normally reliable offense faltered Thursday, shooting just 42.2 percent in the game. (Tim Bradbury/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Bruins fail to catch up to Gators in bitter Sweet 16 loss

After a sobering 40 minutes on the floor of FedExForum and before a rush of media questions, UCLA’s locker room was, for a moment, silent. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Norman Powell and redshirt senior forward Travis Wear attempt to guard Florida senior Scottie Wilbekin. Wilbekin finished with 13 points, including several clutch baskets late in the second half, to seal the win for the Gators. (Lexy Atmore/Daily Bruin senior staff)