Friday, August 21

In the news:

No. 3 UCLA women's water polo team beats top-ranked Stanford for UCI Invitational title

The UCLA women's water polo team definitely has reason to celebrate this weekend.
Not only did the team survive a full weekend of games, as they played a total of four games over two days at the UC Irvine Invitational, but they accomplished the task of beating the top-ranked team in the country by defeating Stanford 5-4 in the championship game of the tournament.
The Bruins had their work cut out for them as they faced four teams all ranked in the top 20. Read more...




Bruins' road woes continue in 65-63 loss to Arizona Wildcats

TUCSON, Ariz. "”mdash; As Jerime Anderson's potential game-tying shot glanced off the backside of the rim and fell to the floor, so did the heads of everyone on the UCLA bench. Another second-half lead in a conference road game, another disappointing loss, this time to Arizona on Saturday at McKale Center 65-63. Read more...

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Senior guard Jerime Anderson drives to the basket during a fast break.


UCLA baseball seeks to rebound from early loss

Take Two. The popular pair of words often heard at the School of Theater, Film and Television in North Campus' Melnitz Hall or in nearby Hollywood signify that there was an error or miscue in the first attempt at shooting the scene and a second try is on the way. Read more...



Second-half play of Lazeric Jones helps UCLA overcome Arizona State

TEMPE, Ariz. "”mdash; UCLA coach Ben Howland's postgame media sessions are usually quick and businesslike. He answers each question directly and efficiently, usually in a hurry to board the team bus. Read more...

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Senior guard Lazeric Jones drives past Sun Devils junior guard Chris Colvin and sophomore swingman Chanse Creekmur to the basket during a fast break. Jones led UCLA with 20 points on the night.