As a No. 1 seed, UCLA men’s tennis knows that it has a target on its back. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Dennis Mkrtchian believes the pressure of being the top team won’t shake the Bruins’ confidence.
Sports
Men's Tennis, Sports
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May 15, 12:42 am
Top-seeded UCLA battles Vanderbilt on unfamiliar turf
The UCLA men’s tennis team finds itself in a familiar position, albeit in an unfamiliar setting. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Dennis Novikov said the Bruins are focusing on themselves since they are unfamiliar with their Round of 16 opponent, the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Features, Sports, Women's Tennis
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May 15, 12:39 am
Tennis player’s aspirations reach beyond the court
And while she can’t stand to be off the tennis court as her team closes the season in the NCAA tournament, Ray, a communication studies student, seeks to eventually apply her skills from tennis to the broadcasting booth. Read more...
Photo: Kaitlin Ray, a sophomore communication studies student on the women’s tennis team, aspires to play professional tennis, which she then plans to transition into a career in sports broadcasting. Her love for sports and her competitive nature fuel her goals.
Softball, Sports
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May 15, 12:34 am
Softball celebrates after placement in Louisville regional
Yellow, white and blue balloons filled the room and congratulation signs lined the clubhouse walls. Twenty women sat crowded on the soft, beige couch, fixedly staring at the giant television screen in anticipation. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore pitcher Ally Carda said the team is just trying to “stay loose and have fun” during practice in anticipation of the Louisville regional game.
Baseball, Sports
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May 15, 12:30 am
Despite reliever’s standout performance, UCLA unable to avoid loss
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.
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.