Saturday, October 31

UCLA men’s water polo to face top-ranked opponents California, Stanford

This post was updated Oct. 29 at 10:10 p.m. On Halloween, many people wear costumes and visit haunted houses. The Bruins, however, will suit up and visit top-three opponents. Read more...

Photo: Freshman utility Luka Gladović (left), junior attacker Ryder Dodd (right front) and fifth-year goalkeeper Griffen Price (right back) defend USC driver Zach Bettino. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA men’s basketball enters 2026-27 season after sweeping its exhibitions

This post was updated Oct. 29 at 10:08 p.m. Mick Cronin, ever the dog-loving clairvoyant, knew what it was going to take to beat the Toreros – defense. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Azavier Robinson attempts a layup with his right hand as San Diego guard Chace Holley rises to contest him. Robinson transferred to UCLA after a year at Butler. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA women’s basketball will ‘step up and hold the standard’ with its new roster

This post was updated Oct. 29 at 10:06 p.m. A team’s success depends on whether players are willing to be held accountable – not just by coaches but by teammates as well. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball dribbles up the court while running sprints at practice. The team’s roster consists of five transfers, five returners and two freshmen. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA football is ranked No. 7. But coach Bob Chesney plans to keep improving

This post was updated Oct. 27 at 11:59 p.m. Despite ranking the highest the program has ever done since 2015, the Bruins speak as if it never happened. Read more...

Photo: Fifth-year running back Anthony Woods cradles the ball in his arm while running through four Michigan State defenders during Saturday’s game. Woods paced the game with 112 rushing yards alongside one touchdown. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)


Jacob’s Wake-Up Call: Ty Dieffenbach keeps the Bruins’ competitive streak amid Iamaleava’s injury

This post was updated Oct. 27 at 11:38 p.m. The best job in football is often said to be the backup quarterback. With only one person in that position on the field at any given time, you’re pretty much guaranteed a day off on Saturdays – or Sundays if you’re in the NFL – getting paid millions of dollars to watch your team from a perfect sideline view. Read more...

Photo: Senior quarterback Ty Dieffenbach prepares to throw the ball while moving to the side. Dieffenbach threw for 198 yards and one touchdown Saturday. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)


Five Things: UCLA women’s basketball exhibition games

This post was updated Oct. 28 at 12:06 a.m. No. 11 UCLA women’s basketball has completed its exhibition matchups, defeating California 87-53 on Oct. 14 and falling to No. Read more...

Photo: Coach Cori Close (middle) addresses the UCLA women’s basketball team after a practice. Close signed a new contract in May that carries her through the 2029-30 season. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA men’s soccer defeats San Diego ahead of final regular-season matchups

This post was updated Oct. 27 at 11:49 p.m. Finding momentum is crucial, and even more so near the end of a season. No. 19 UCLA men’s soccer (8-2-5, 3-2-3 Big Ten) took down San Diego (8-4-3, 3-1-2 West Coast Conference) 3-1 on Sunday at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore midfielder Ander Marticorena celebrates scoring a goal as fifth-year forward Diego Castano trails behind him. Marticorena opened the scoring in UCLA’s 3-1 win over San Diego, netting his first goal of the season. (Elle Smith/Daily Bruin staff)