Wednesday, August 19

In the news:


No. 2 women’s soccer falls in late Stanford rally

Despite leading for much of the second half, the No. 2 UCLA women's soccer team (15-1-2, 8-1-1 Pac-12) could not hold off a relentless Stanford offense, which scored two quick goals late in the game for a 2-1 comeback victory. Read more...

Photo:

Senior forward Zakiya Bywaters and the Bruins were defeated by the Cardinal Sunday night at Drake Stadium.



Bruin runners have strong showing at Pac-12 Championships

During the Pac-12 Championships Saturday, a runner on the UCLA cross country team had an uncommon experience for a sport with no planned physical contact. UCLA experienced a bit of grit when, during the run, junior Dustin Fay was bumped in the face and drew a bloody nose. Read more...

Photo:

Sophomore Lane Werley had the strongest performance of his career.




Freshman kicker nails game-winning field goal against ASU

TEMPE, Ariz. "“ The blood on coach Jim Mora's shirt was not his "“ it was his kicker's. Ka'imi Fairbairn, a true freshman, hit a 33-yard field goal to give UCLA (6-2, 3-2 Pac-12) a 45-43 victory over Arizona State (5-3, 3-2) and was immediately dogpiled by his teammates, sustaining a bloody nose. Read more...

Photo:

Freshman kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn watches as his 33-yard field goal sails toward the uprights as time expires.