Sports
Beach Volleyball, Sports
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April 13, 4:28 pm
Bruin beach volleyball bags big wins, sweeps Center of Effort Challenge
Sweeping is a chore. People often dread it. But the Bruins did not seem to mind. No. 2 UCLA beach volleyball (25-4) swept the competition at the Center of Effort Challenge in San Luis Obispo, California, defeating No. Read more...
Photo: Senior Maggie Boyd (left) and sophomore Sally Perez (right) high-five each other after scoring a point. The court one tandem boasts a team-high 25 wins this season. (Holden Yung/Daily Bruin)
Sports, Track and Field
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April 13, 2:37 pm
Track and field sees success at Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational
The runway is empty. The engines have withdrawn. The wheels have dropped. And the Bruins finally made a stop at home. After 15 trips around the nation, the team competed at the Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational at Drake Stadium on Saturday for the last home meet this season. Read more...
Photo: Sprinters sophomore Kayla McBride (left) and junior Ava Simms sprint in the women’s 200-meter dash. McBride took first place in the event with a 23.85-second mark, and Simms finished in seventh place with a time of 24.27 seconds. (Pranav Akella/Daily Bruin)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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April 13, 1:02 pm
Transfer guard Donovyn Hunter announces commitment to UCLA women’s basketball
And so it continues. UCLA women’s basketball picked up TCU guard Donovyn Hunter out of the portal Monday, marking the third incoming transfer it has gained in less than a week. Read more...
Photo: Coach Cori Close talks to players on the bench during a UCLA women’s basketball game. Close has acquired three guards from the transfer portal in the last week. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
Men's Basketball, Sports
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April 12, 10:04 pm
UCLA men’s basketball acquires Texas Tech guard Jaylen Petty
This post was updated April 12 at 11:42 p.m. The backcourt strengthens. Texas Tech guard Jaylen Petty announced his commitment to UCLA men’s basketball on his Instagram account Sunday night. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin points his finger from the sideline. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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April 12, 8:15 pm
Elina Aarnisalo announces return to UCLA women’s basketball
This post was updated April 12 at 11:23 p.m. Elina Aarnisalo’s latest post on Instagram felt like deja vu. And it was, considering it is the second time in three years she has announced her commitment to UCLA women’s basketball. After spending the 2025-26 campaign at North Carolina, Aarnisalo will return to Westwood – where she began her collegiate career. Read more...
Photo: Then-freshman guard Elina Aarnisalo dribbles the ball past LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in 2025. Aarnisalo transferred from UCLA to North Carolina after the conclusion of her freshman season, but will return to Westwood next fall after her second trip through the portal.
Sports, Women's Tennis
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April 12, 4:50 pm
Bruins sweep Illinois 4-0 despite chilly conditions, challenging singles play
This post was updated April 12 at 11:28 p.m. Many flock to Los Angeles for the year-round warm climate. For the Bruins, a predominantly home-grown team, venturing beyond warm California can prove to be a challenge and forces adaptability. Read more...
Photo: Sophomores Olivia Center (left) and Kate Fakih (right) play side-by-side during a doubles set. (Joice Ngo/Daily Bruin staff)