Saturday, August 22

In the news:

Gymnasts win first meet against Utah

The UCLA women's gymnastics team, self-titled LA's true super action heroes, entered the sold-out John Wooden Center to thundering applause and flashing lights Sunday afternoon. Read more...

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Freshman Mattie Larson made her collegiate debut against Utah, competing in all four events and scoring a 39.050 all around. UCLA won its season opener by a small margin of 0.050 at the John Wooden Center.


Esh Prints: New era begins for UCLA football team as coach Jim Mora takes the rein in 2012

SAN FRANCISCO "”mdash; Among a swarm of "Are you back in LA yet?" texts that I received the last few days "“ I'm more popular than I realized "“ one in particular led to a nugget. Read more...

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Defensive lineman Michael Buchanan and the Fighting Illini hoist the 2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl trophy after defeating UCLA 20-14 on Dec. 31. New head coach Jim Mora was in attendance at the game, but only as a spectator.



Jones adjusts to position as Smith improves game

Sometimes, the senior guard will stand by the baseline after a made basket, waiting to dribble the ball up the court before he realizes those duties are now being shared with fellow senior guard Jerime Anderson and sophomore shooting guard Tyler Lamb. Read more...

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Senior guard Lazeric Jones will begin to receive more playing time off the ball and will play in the two-guard position for the first time in his career.



Wear brothers lead men's basketball team past Arizona

ANAHEIM — Going into the UCLA men's basketball team's matchup with Arizona, coach Ben Howland said going against the Wildcats was like playing a lineup full of guards and that his Bruins would have to be able to keep up. The Wildcats may have had the speed but they hardly had the size to challenge the Bruins' frontcourt, and it was quickly apparent that what Howland pointed out as a concern was UCLA's advantage on the night. The Wear twins stood taller than any Arizona starter and continually overpowered their overmatched opponents, leading UCLA to a 65-58 win and ending the Bruins' winless Pac-12 run before it could get any worse. "We thought we could take advantage inside with our post up," Howland said. Read more...