Wednesday, August 19

In the news:

UCLA sports dominate Big Ten, MPSF in first 2 seasons since Pac-12 exit

In 2024, UCLA Athletics left the Pac-12 after 96 years of competition. Most programs moved to the Big Ten, with some sports that did not compete in the new conference playing in the MPSF. Read more...

Photo: After UCLA moved from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten, most of its teams underwent an adjustment period. But the Bruins’ dominance still continued. (Photos by Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff, Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff, Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff, Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin senior staff, Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff, Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff, Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor. Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)



Former UCLA guard Skyy Clark transfers to LSU after eligibility ruling

Skyy Clark is back in the NCAA. The former UCLA guard announced his commitment to LSU on Wednesday, less than two weeks after Colorado federal Judge Charlotte Sweeney granted a preliminary injunction that provided college athletes from the 2022 recruiting class an additional year of eligibility – in line with the NCAA’s new age-based policies that provide five years for athletes. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA guard Skyy Clark attempts a layup past two Oregon defenders. Clark transferred to LSU on Wednesday after two seasons with the Bruins. (Daily Bruin file photo)



New women’s volleyball coach plans for success with community-oriented coaching

Staff turnover can prove difficult for any program. But Matt Werle has a plan for a smooth transition. Werle was announced as the new UCLA women’s volleyball head coach Feb. Read more...

Photo: Incoming women’s volleyball head coach Matt Werle laughs in a Bruin blue sport coat. Werle was announced as the fifth head coach Feb. 6 by the UCLA Athletics department. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics, cropped from original)



Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr joins UCLA football as Chesney’s special advisor

Westwood’s quarterback room just got deeper. UCLA football added former NFL play-caller Derek Carr to its offensive coaching staff Monday. Carr will serve as a volunteer special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney, assisting with game planning and working with the Bruins’ quarterbacks. Read more...

Photo: Former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr prepares to throw a ball during practice. Carr last played in the NFL in 2024 with the New Orleans Saints. (Courtesy of Louis Briscese/U.S. Air Force)