Saturday, August 22

In the news:

Roster Reset: UCLA women’s volleyball enters 2026 campaign with new head coach at the helm

UCLA women’s volleyball is set to kick off its 2026 campaign with exhibition play starting Thursday and a packed preseason ahead of the official regular season beginning Sept. Read more...

Photo: Two volleyball players stand together, one on the step above the other. She is passing the ball down to her fellow Bruin who stands slightly below. (Polina van Hulsen/Daily Bruin)


Former Bruin James Robinson-O’Brien named new women’s water polo head coach

Once a Bruin, always a Bruin. Former UCLA men’s water polo member James Robinson-O’Brien has been named the new UCLA women’s water polo head coach – becoming the fifth head coach in program history. Read more...

Photo: James Robinson-O’Brien accepts a trophy after capturing the 2026 Big West title. The Rainbow Wahine posted a perfect 6-0 record in conference play during his second season at the helm. (Courtesy of Hawai’i Athletics)


UCLA women’s soccer ties it up but can’t bring it home against down-1 Duke

With the starting whistle still hot, the Bruins were already back behind the center line, standing in their starting formation – this time down one. After conceding a goal just two minutes into the game, No. Read more...

Photo: Senior forward Oruha Hayashi dribbles the ball past an opposing defender. Hayashi scored the Bruins’ sole goal of the game. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)



2026 Big Ten Preview: USC

UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten, following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any other Big Ten school. Read more...

Photo: USC guard JuJu Watkins drives to the rim past multiple UCLA defenders. Watkins missexd the entire 2025-26 season due to an ACL injury. (Daily Bruin file photo, Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant design director)


2028 LA Olympic ambitions unite Bruin stars past, present and future

When it comes to the big stage, Bruins are no strangers. But representing an entire nation doesn’t come without intense preparation. Two years out from the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, UCLA athletes and coaches across eras of Westwood history are gearing up to showcase their skills to the world. Read more...

Photo: (Xanni Larsen/Daily Bruin)


2026 Big Ten Preview: Rutgers

UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school. Read more...

Photo: Former Rutgers guard Faith Blackstone drives to the rim while being guarded by former UCLA forward Angela Dugalić. Blackstone exhausted her collegiate eligibility after playing one year with the Scarlet Knights. (Photo by Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin senior staff, Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)