Monday, August 17

In the news:

UCLA prepares for improved, explosive Utah offense

Utah’s offense nearly waited until the last minute to show life against UCLA in 2012, capping off a 90-yard scoring drive for its lone offensive touchdown with only 3:16 left in the fourth quarter. Read more...

Photo: After coaching with Utah co-offensive coordinator Dennis Erickson with the San Francisco 49ers, coach Jim Mora will try to limit Erickson and the Utah offense on Thursday.



Women’s soccer gears up for competitive Pac-12 play

The Pac-12 Conference is known to be the most competitive conference in the country. Having earned the nickname “Conference of Champions,” every opponent is a tough challenge, and this is why the UCLA women’s soccer team was happy to kick off Pac-12 action with a win over Arizona. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore forward Taylor Smith said that scoring early in games has been the Bruins’ key to success so far this season.


Women’s basketball draws inspiration from visit by Wooden-era player

As hip-hop music boomed throughout Pauley Pavilion, UCLA women’s basketball’s Atonye Nyingifa took her turn in the latest practice drill. The forward dribbled into the lane, niftily Euro-stepped by a defender and finished by coolly finger-rolling the ball in. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior forward Atonye Nyingfa says there is a different aura surrounding this year’s women’s basketball team.


Steve Alford aims to bolster men’s basketball program

Of all the perks of becoming the coach of UCLA men’s basketball – the championship history, the plethora of local talent, the brand-new arena – the first added bonus that came to Steve Alford’s mind before the team’s third practice of the year didn’t relate to basketball. Read more...

Photo: New UCLA coach Steve Alford and the men’s basketball team held their third official practice together Monday



Women’s volleyball rolls with varied lineups

If the UCLA women’s volleyball team seems unfamiliar, there’s a reason why. Twelve games into the 2013-2014 season, only three players – senior outside hitter Kelly Reeves, senior middle blocker Mariana Aquino and junior middle blocker Zoe Nightingale – have started all 12 games for the Bruins, while junior outside hitter Karsta Lowe has started 11. Read more...

Photo: Senior middle blocker Mariana Aquino sees UCLA’s depth as one of the team’s strengths.