It’s not about how many athletes, but how many stars. That’s how UCLA football coach Jim Mora broke down his 2014 recruit class, which reached the top 10 nationally in average star rankings of both Rivals.com and Scout.com, after all had been said, done, faxed and electronically signed on Wednesday’s National Signing Day. Read more...
Football, Sports
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February 6, 12:57 am
UCLA football lands promising recruits on National Signing Day
Men's Volleyball, Sports
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February 6, 12:50 am
No. 1 men’s volleyball swept away by Waves
The Bruins were blocked from reaching their 10th straight win. Literally. The No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball team (9-2, 6-1 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) saw its kill attempts blocked time and time again Wednesday night as No. Read more...
Football, Sports
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February 5, 6:12 am
Live blog: UCLA football National Signing Day 2014
After months, or in some cases years, of recruiting, Wednesday - National Signing Day - marks the end of a long journey for high school football players and college coaches alike, as players announce and sign with the college they will play for. This post will be updated throughout the day with news and analysis of the players who sign with UCLA. Read more...
Gymnastics, Sports
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February 5, 12:00 am
UCLA gymnastics recovers, readies for championship season
The UCLA gymnastics team is progressing through its season with spring in mind. The team hopes to be at its best by the end of the winter season to contend for a national championship in the spring, according to assistant coach Chris Waller. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore Ellette Craddock earned a 9.825 on the beam against Cal, contributing to UCLA’s season-high beam score at the meet.
Men's Volleyball, Sports
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February 5, 12:00 am
UCLA men’s volleyball zoned in for matchup with No. 3 Pepperdine
There are a lot of numbers associated with UCLA men’s volleyball as of late – No. 1 national ranking, nine-game win streak, 6-0 conference record – but only one word is relevant to the nation’s top team: focus. Read more...
Photo: Senior middle blocker Spencer Rowe (left) and senior outside hitter Robart Page will put their nine-game win streak on the line against Pepperdine Wednesday.
Sports, Women's Tennis
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February 5, 12:00 am
UCLA women’s tennis speeds up its game for National Team Indoors
The lifespan of each tennis ball at practice is getting shorter. The strong winds of winter that pervade the Los Angeles Tennis Center hardly simulate the conditions that the UCLA women’s tennis team can expect to face on the indoor courts in the Boar’s Head Tennis Club in Charlottesville, Va. Read more...
Photo: Senior Courtney Dolehide said her team is prepared to play indoors because the different environment benefits hard-hitting players like herself and several teammates.
Sports, Women's Water Polo
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February 5, 12:00 am
UCLA women’s water polo finishes 2-1 at Stanford Invitational
Three weeks into the season, the UCLA women’s water polo team is still a bit rough around the edges. While the team easily handled its first nine opponents, two tougher opponents showed some chinks in the Bruins’ armor during the Stanford Invitational last weekend. Read more...
Photo: Freshman utility Mackenzie Barr said the Bruins wanted to start strong against Stanford last weekend, but UCLA fell flat, losing the game 8-4.