Friday, October 30

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)


‘Pure excitement’: No. 10 UCLA women’s soccer weathers Nebraska’s storm for 2-1 win

This post was updated Oct. 27 at 11:26 p.m. All thunder, but not enough lightning. The Cornhuskers may have brought the pressure, but the Bruins brought the finish. Read more...

Photo: Junior midfielder Cate Sarinopoulos dribbles the ball. Sarinopoulos’ goal in the 16th minute gave UCLA an early lead against Nebraska on Sunday. (Bettina Wu/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Five Things: UCLA football vs. Michigan State

This post was updated Oct. 25 at 10:50 p.m. No. 7 UCLA football (7-0, 5-0 Big Ten) took down Michigan State (2-6, 0-5) 28-10 on Saturday at the Rose Bowl in the Bruins’ homecoming game. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore outside linebacker Lucien Holland exclaims as he runs onto the field with his teammates ahead of UCLA’s game against Michigan State on Saturday. The Bruins beat the Spartans 28-10. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)