Saturday, August 15

In the news:

Turning the page: Robart Page digs out of tough spot to find volleyball success

Wherever he goes, people stare inquisitively at Robart Page’s 7-foot frame and ask him the same thing – “You play basketball, right?” The answer today is simply and unequivocally no. Read more...

Photo: Coming off a strong freshman season that had built him a “solid ego,” senior outside hitter Robart Page struggled in his second year as coach Al Scates switched him to a position he had never played. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin)



UCLA men’s volleyball returns home to face Long Beach State

UCLA men’s volleyball returns home to Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday night to take on Long Beach State in its first home game since Jan. 27. While the players might look forward to returning to their home court, their connection to the storied venue ranks second to that of their coach. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore middle blocker Trent Kersten said that the team doesn’t rely on “momentum” but addresses every game in the same way. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)


Women’s water polo recruits to add offensive power for 2015

While the eyes of many were trained on fax machines in collegiate athletic offices across the country for football’s National Signing Day Feb. 5, UCLA women’s water polo coach Brandon Brooks announced that four players had signed national letters of intent with the team. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA women’s water polo team added four recruits who are expected to bolster the team’s offense. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin)


UCLA track and field aims to build on strengths

Three weeks into the season, the UCLA track and field team puts the focus on strengths – not weaknesses – as the Bruins have started well with the help of effective team leadership. Read more...

Photo: Senior Mike Woepse received two first-place victories in the pole vault at the NAU and New Mexico invitationals. (Daily Bruin file photo)



UCLA edged out by Duke in ITA National Indoor championship

For the UCLA women’s tennis team, Monday evening brought both good and bad news. The team, after defeating three straight opponents reached its third consecutive finals appearance in the annual ITA National Women’s Team Indoor championship. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Robin Anderson (featured) and doubles partner freshman Jennifer Brady helped UCLA capture the doubles point against Duke Monday. However, the Bruins fell to the Blue Devils 4-3 in the championship round. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)