As the swim season kicks into high gear, the UCLA swim and dive team has an opportunity to prepare and refine its craft ahead of championship meets. Read more...
Photo: Taylor Carlson
Sports
Men's Volleyball, Sports
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January 17, 12:38 am
UCLA men’s volleyball aims to defeat No. 1 Stanford
The dress rehearsal is over; every match from this point forward can tilt national championship aspirations one way or another. Friday marks the start of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Conference play for the No. Read more...
Photo: Senior outside hitter Gonzalo Quiroga and the Bruins look to improve in their rematch against Stanford.
Sports, Women's Water Polo
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January 17, 12:37 am
Women’s water polo opens season with UCLA Invitational
After focusing on conditioning, pass deflection and togetherness in the offseason, the UCLA women’s water polo team is eager to get back into the pool. The team returns with a strong core from last season, along with five new freshmen and believes it can avenge the loss suffered in the semifinals of last year’s NCAA tournament. Read more...
Photo: Junior attacker Emily Donohoe and UCLA women’s water polo will begin their season this weekend.
Gymnastics, Sports
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January 17, 12:35 am
Oregon State poses emotional meet for UCLA gymnastics
UCLA gymnastics associate head coach and former UCLA gymnast Chris Waller lightheartedly claimed that he once owned a faster motorcycle than former teammate Michael Chaplin, whom he will see again soon from the other side of the mat. Read more...
Photo: Olivia Courtney
Men's Basketball, Sports
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January 16, 10:06 pm
UCLA defeats Colorado 69-56
BOULDER, Colo. — UCLA knew the obstacles it faced Thursday night in the Coors Events Center. A fan’s sign listed them clearly. The “effects of altitude” didn’t cost the Bruins the game in their first Pac-12 road contest at Colorado. Read more...
Men's Basketball, Sports
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January 16, 6:08 pm
Bruins lead Buffaloes 36-29 at the half
BOULDER, Colo. — Leading scorer and team leader Spencer Dinwiddie might not be in the lineup for the Buffaloes, but Colorado fans aren’t willing to concede anything yet. Read more...
Men's Basketball, Sports
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January 16, 12:39 am
High altitudes to give Colorado home-court edge over UCLA
Conference road games always pose challenges, but playing in the high altitude of Boulder, Colo., adds another wrinkle that the Bruins must overcome. At 5,430 feet, the Coors Events Center gives the Buffaloes some additional home-court advantage in the form of its altitude. Read more...