Usually, a reliever’s role doesn’t span more than an inning or two. Read more...
Photo: Freshman pitcher Kevin Kaprelian came in as a reliever in Tuesday’s loss to CSU Fullerton, but his nearly four-inning performance became a highlight of the game.
Sports
Features, Sports, Track and Field
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May 14, 1:34 am
Track twins make a home at UCLA
Although freshmen pole vaulters Renee and Sara Greene may be the youngest members of the women’s pole vault team, the story of how they got into the sport may seem familiar to some of the upperclassmen on the team. Read more...
Photo: Despite only having started their pole vaulting careers in their junior year of high school, freshman pole vaulters Sara and Renee Greene have helped motivate each other to improve quickly.
Gymnastics, Sports
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May 14, 1:31 am
UCLA seniors compete in Pro Gymnastics Challenge
Last weekend at the Pro Gymnastics Challenge in Pennsylvania, seniors Alyssa Pritchett and Vanessa Zamarripa didn’t know whether they were competing as gymnasts for the last time in their lives or for the very first time as professionals. Read more...
Photo: Although she believes many college gymnasts are burned out by graduation, senior Alyssa Pritchett intends to continue using her skills by going into stunt work, a common career path for former gymnasts.
Baseball, Sports
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May 14, 1:26 am
UCLA hopes to bring a strong offense to its rematch with Cal State Fullerton
UCLA coach John Savage called it the pink elephant in the room. Offensive struggles have been an issue for the No. 8 Bruins for much of the season, and Savage said it is no secret in the clubhouse. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore first baseman Chris Keck hit his first career home run last weekend.
Podcasts, Sports
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May 13, 11:50 pm
Out of Bounds with Daily Bruin Sports – May 13, 2013
Andrew faces a difficult punishment for his incorrect “You Better Be Right” pick and vows revenge for next week. The guys cover the NCAA Championships for UCLA water polo and reintroduce an old segment, Approach the Bench. Read more...
Sports, Women's Water Polo
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May 13, 12:25 am
Water polo shakes off semifinal loss, claims third in NCAAs
It was a humble end to a strong season for UCLA women’s water polo, as it fell to Stanford in the NCAA championship semifinals. In their fourth and final meeting of the year, the Bruins’ offense was unable to overcome the Cardinal, costing the team a chance to compete in the NCAA title game. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore attacker Emily Donohoe scored two goals in Sunday’s 13-8 win over Hawai’i, which gave UCLA another third-place finish in NCAAs.
Baseball, Sports
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May 13, 12:20 am
Baseball batters Arizona for third home sweep
For UCLA’s juniors, including top pitchers Adam Plutko and Nick Vander Tuig, the weekend series against Arizona likely represented their last regular season series at Jackie Robinson Stadium, with most slated to leave for the draft. Read more...
Photo: After going undrafted last season, senior second baseman Cody Regis had a career-best hitting performance over the weekend in UCLA’s home sweep of Arizona. He had a career-high six runs batted in on Friday night before tying a career-high in hits, going 4-for-4 on Saturday.