Sunday, May 24


UCLA men’s tennis dominates singles to defeat USC

It’s almost become a routine for the UCLA men’s tennis team: Drop the doubles point, then win almost every singles point to seal victory. It certainly seemed so after the team’s 5-2 home victory over USC on Tuesday, a win that was the Bruins’ fourth in the five matches in which they have dropped the doubles point. Read more...

Photo: Junior Marcos Giron relied on a strong serve to defeat his opponent, USC’s Yannick Hanfmann. Giron had three straight aces in his win. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)



UCLA Athletics receives $1M donation for endowment

The UCLA Athletic Department received a $1-million donation in the form of an endowment from alumnus David Dollinger, the department announced Tuesday. The donation, the second of its amount to UCLA Athletics this year, will create a fund in Dollinger’s name and is part of the Forever Champions Endowment Campaign. Read more...


Ashe About Sports: Shoulder Pain

Editor’s Note: In the latest installment of a monthly series on common sports injuries, Dr. Dena Florczyk, from the Arthur Ashe and Wellness Center, discusses shoulder pain and rotator cuff injuries. Read more...


Men’s tennis looks for rebounding win against evenly matched Trojans

This year’s UCLA men’s tennis team only superficially looks like its 2013 NCAA runner-up counterpart. Only a 4-3 loss to USC at the ITA National Team Indoor Championship separates UCLA, just like last year’s incarnation, from a perfect record nine games into the season. Read more...

Photo: Junior Dennis Mkrtchian, who has won six of his last seven singles matches, said that UCLA has enjoyed playing a tougher schedule than in years past. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA baseball looks to avenge losses with UCSB matchup

At this point in the season, the UCLA baseball team is going into every game with a “short-term memory” mentality, not dwelling on past shortcomings. “It’s not about what’s happening right now,” said sophomore pitcher Cody Poteet. Read more...

Photo: Junior catcher Shane Zeile, who went 2-10 from the plate in UCLA’s series with Cal Poly, said that the Bruins need to move on from this past weekend after UCLA was outscored 17-1 in the final two games of the series. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)