People often escape their problems in Waikiki. But the white sands of Hawaii exposed some of the Bruins’ flaws. Yet the squad seemingly shored up these mishaps in its Los Angeles homecoming. Read more...
Photo: Senior Maggie Boyd looks up as she prepares to hit the ball over the outstretched hands of an opponent. The Flower Mound, Texas, local recorded her 100th collegiate win Sunday in UCLA’s contest against Pepperdine. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated March 3 at 11:04 p.m. A prolific lineup gives a fighting chance to win any game. And the bats were swinging as the Bruins closed out their last nonconference tournament of the season. Read more...
Photo: Senior utility Megan Grant initiates her swing. Grant has hammered 16 home runs this season thus far, which is the most in the nation. The San Bruno, California, local is a two-time NFCA All-American, earning a First Team selection in 2025 and a Second Team selection in 2023. (Kai Dizon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
In an era of the transfer portal and Name, Image and Likeness, the deep-pocketed SEC has headlined college baseball with its wealth of talent. Rightfully so considering that the conference has produced the last six national champions. Read more...
Photo: Junior center fielder Will Gasparino stands in his batting stance. Gasparino has knocked in 22 RBIs with 10 home runs. (Vanessa Man/Daily Bruin)
Once you have all the momentum, you have to keep your foot on the gas. And a trip to your rivals across town might just be the best road to rev your engine on. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball players gather after a play. (Gabby Yang/Daily Bruin)
Rivalry duels almost always boast added tenacity and anticipation. But for Anne-Christine Lutkemeyer – the Bruins’ sole senior – her last home Battle for Los Angeles had extra meaning. Read more...
Photo: Senior Anne-Christine Lutkemeyer returns a volley. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin)
The end results may have been nearly identical, but the Bruins had opposite starts in their two games over the weekend. On Friday, they jumped out to a 5-1 lead before the first quarter ended. Read more...
Photo: Senior utility Anna Pearson swims to grab the water polo ball. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated March 3 at 2:55 p.m. Midterms in the classroom test one’s ability to understand content up to that point. Yet the Bruins faced a different type of test that may allow them to see what improvements must be made moving forward. Read more...
Photo: Senior thrower Michael Pinckney smiles as he holds a silver medal. The Queens, New York, local improved upon his fourth-place finish in the weight throw at the Indoor Big Ten championships last year. (Courtesy of Bobby Goddin)
