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UCLA football fails to earn its stripes in road loss to Penn State

This post was updated Oct. 7 at 1:44 a.m. UNIVERSITY PARK – A switch seems to flip in the Bruin locker room at halftime. In fact, the team’s season could be defined by a cycle of two clashing stories.  One half almost silences naysayers, the other forces the crowd to seek the nearest exit – consistency has been a fleeting ghost.  This time, with a dreamy first half and nightmarish second, UCLA football (1-4, 0-3 Big Ten) was bowled over by No. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore Justyn Martin throws the ball amid Penn State defenders. The quarterback made his first collegiate start against No. 7 Penn State. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)


Women’s volleyball falls short against Minnesota in first home loss of season

A touch at the edge of a player’s fingertips can make or break a single point. Split-second plays define each battle for control, where a slight error can tip the balance between victory and defeat. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student middle blocker Anna Dodson (second from left) goes for a block at Pauley Pavilion. Dodson recorded 20 kills and 9 blocks against No. 12 Minnesota on Friday. (Vivian Le/Daily Bruin)


Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. Penn State

UCLA football (1-3, 0-2 Big Ten) is headed to Beaver Stadium – the second-largest college football stadium in the country – to face No. 7 Penn State (4-0, 1-0) in its second straight top-10 matchup. Read more...

Photo: Freshman wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer (left) and redshirt senior defensive back Bryan Addison (right) are pictured. (Photos by Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor. Design by Lindsey Murto/Design director)


UCLA women’s soccer to face old rival Washington after battling several new foes

After taking on a slate of new Big Ten opponents, UCLA will face a familiar foe. UCLA women’s soccer (9-2-2, 4-0-1 Big Ten) will take on Washington (6-3-2, 3-2) – a former Pac-12 mainstay who made the transition to the Big Ten alongside UCLA – on Saturday. Read more...

Photo: Senior defender Quincy McMahon dribbles the ball. McMahon was named to the All-Pac-12 first team and All-Pacific Region second team last season. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)




UCLA men’s soccer polishes offensive tactics ahead of Penn State game

This post was updated Oct. 3 at 10:42 p.m. Offense and defense can operate as two distinct units – acting almost foreign to one another. In a season where the Bruins’ defense has shone, their offense has consistently faltered. Read more...

Photo: Senior forward Andre Ochoa dribbles upfield with his eyes on the ball. Despite scoring four goals last season and three the year prior, Ochoa has been held scoreless this season. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)