UCLA defenders on offense were the talk of the town last Saturday, and things haven’t changed much against Washington. The Bruins hold a 27-17 lead over the Huskies on the strength of four touchdowns by defensive starters, with half of those scoring possessions started by turnovers. Read more...
Football, Sports
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November 15, 7:58 pm
UCLA takes 27-17 halftime lead over Washington
Cross Country, Sports
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November 15, 2:07 am
UCLA cross country to compete in NCAA West Regional
UCLA’s men’s and women’s cross country teams both stumbled to seventh-place finishes at the Pac-12 championships two weeks ago. The Bruins will look to improve on their placement against national competition today as they compete in the NCAA West Regional in Sacramento, Calif. Read more...
Football, Sports
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November 15, 2:04 am
Black Friday: UCLA to face off against Washington, Mora’s alma mater
One of the biggest compliments Jim Mora could pay to his alma mater Washington wound up as one of the coach’s biggest regrets. Mora expressed in a 2006 interview with a Seattle radio station that he would drop any post, including his then-head coaching gig with the Atlanta Falcons, for a chance at coaching the Huskies. Read more...
Photo: UCLA coach Jim Mora once called Washington his dream coaching job. But as his UCLA team is in contention for a third straight Pac-12 South title, Mora said he’s happy to be in Westwood. The Bruins will wear their LA Midnight uniforms for the first time tonight in the blackout game.
Football, Sports
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November 15, 2:02 am
Football scouting report: Washington
Offense: QB Keith Price (Sr.) Keith Price was just a completed 4th-and-10 pass away from likely beating Stanford, the best team in the Pac-12. The senior quarterback from Compton, Calif., hasn’t made many mistakes this season – throwing just four interceptions compared to 18 touchdowns – but his biggest one on Oct. Read more...
Photo: Washington quarterback Keith Price has limited his mistakes with just four interceptions on the season.
Club & IM Sports, Sports
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November 15, 1:59 am
UCLA women’s rugby players dress up and take down stereotypes
Seeing a group of women walking down Bruin Walk in dresses isn’t necessarily a rare occurrence. Watching that same group arrive at the Intramural Field in dresses ready to play rugby, however, probably is. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA women’s rugby team donned “flamboyant” prom dresses and cleats for its annual Prom Dress Rugby event at the Intramural Field.
Men's Water Polo, Sports
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November 15, 1:58 am
Men’s water polo emphasizes total focus in prep for Pepperdine, UCSB
There are two minutes on the clock during practice. One team is up by two points and tries to hold on to the lead while the other team tries to steal that lead with “hard-nosed, gritty play,” according to Alec Zwaneveld. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Garret Danner said UCLA men’s water polo is working on improving its focus as its season winds down.
Sports, Women's Volleyball
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November 15, 1:57 am
Bond remains strong for UCLA women’s volleyball despite losses
Kelly Reeves and Megan Moenoa know what it takes to be a champion. The senior outside hitter and junior setter, both members of UCLA’s 2011 national championship team, have been to the pinnacle of their sport and have the rings to prove it. Read more...