Tuesday, May 26


Football special teams play key role in wins

Moments after sophomore outside linebacker Kenny Orjioke dove to block a Nevada punt deep in Wolf Pack territory, redshirt junior Phillip Ruhl scooped up a bouncing ball and dove into the end zone for his first score as a Bruin. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior fullback Phillip Ruhl has been a key contributor on special teams for the Bruins. In addition to scoring against Nevada, he caught a pass for a touchdown in UCLA’s game against Nebraska.


Top recruits join UCLA men’s tennis

Freshmen Gage Brymer, Joseph DiGiulio and Mackenzie McDonald are part of the No. 2 recruiting class in the nation who joined UCLA men's tennis this year. Having competed against each other on various occasions by virtue of growing up as top-ranked junior players, the three will have the opportunity to collectively compete for the UCLA men’s tennis team, which ended its past season with a runner-up finish in the NCAA championships. Read more...

Photo: Freshmen Joseph DiGiulio, Mackenzie McDonald and Gage Brymer are part of UCLA men’s tennis’ No. 2-ranked recruiting class. Although now teammates, the three put their camaraderie aside to compete against each other in a USTA tournament this summer.


Camaraderie propels swim and dive team into new season

Although the new academic year is just starting, the UCLA swim and dive team has already been back in Westwood for almost four weeks. In addition to having grueling practices twice a day, the month of September has served as a time for the team to get to know each other on a personal level, a factor that senior swimmer Kathryn Murphy says is essential to a successful team. Read more...

Photo: Senior swimmer Kathryn Murphy said the swimming team’s chemistry will help them perform better throughout the season.


UCLA men’s soccer aims to maintain intensity

At the end of practice Tuesdayafternoon, after the coaches left the field, the players on the UCLA men’s soccer team huddled together to discuss what seems to be on everyone’s minds: avoiding another letdown. Read more...

Photo: Senior forward Reed Williams has emphasized improving the team’s focus as a key to more consistent play.