The most groundbreaking stories come from an underdog toppling one of the top contenders. And the Bruins will seek to be one of those underdog tales. Read more...
Photo: Nebraska fans at Pauley Pavilion cheer on their team. During the Cornhuskers’ visit in 2025, UCLA pushed them to four sets. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Chip Kelly infamously proclaimed the best part about football is football. Of course, that probably didn’t sound the best coming from a coach who went 3-9 in his first campaign leading UCLA football and had a record of 10-21 after two full seasons and the shortened, seven-game 2020 season. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA football coach Chip Kelly walks on a field. Kelly coached the Bruins from 2018-23. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated Oct. 21 at 12:18 a.m. The referee returned from the VAR review and pointed toward the Bruins’ 18-yard box. For a second, it appeared an 89th-minute challenge had successfully yielded a penalty kick – and perhaps the best chance on goal of the night – for the Wildcats. Read more...
Photo: Senior defender Tre Wright chases down the ball. Wright leads the squad in minutes through the season. (William Gauvin/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Oct. 21 at 12:28 a.m. In their penultimate tournament of the fall season, the Bruins were unable to break into the top half of the field. Read more...
Photo: Senior Alex Papayoanou walks while holding his bag. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
The loss of starting goalkeeper Daphne Nakfoor to injury amid arguably the most important part of the conference slate could have derailed the Bruins’ dominant season. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore midfielder Grace Shank contests two Washington defenders for the ball. (Bettina Wu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This posted was updated Oct. 20 at 12:30 a.m. As the 2026 WNBA season wraps up, Daily Bruin assistant Sports editor Sinclair Richman grades the six rookies from UCLA’s historic 2026 draft class. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s basketball poses with the Big Ten Tournament trophy. The Bruins went on to win the 2026 National Championship before six of them were selected in the 2026 WNBA Draft. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated Oct. 21 at 12:10 a.m. Talent is often the deciding factor in games. But grit and resilience can be just as important. Read more...
Photo: Fifth-year middle blocker Marianna Singletary (left), junior setter Kate Duffey (middle) and senior outside hitter Maggie Li (right) all celebrate a point. (Joice Ngo/Assistant Photo editor)
