Up-and-unders, mid-range jumpers, power moves, hook shots on the block. Junior forward Jasmine Dixon had her full arsenal on display against the Women of Troy on Saturday, pouring in 20 points and grabbing nine rebounds. It was perhaps the Bruin women's basketball team's most dominant victory thus far, and undeniably their most complete effort. With a dominant showing on the boards and on defense, the team's Saturday performance was perhaps how coach Nikki Caldwell envisioned the team playing upon taking the job two years ago. "I thought we had good preparation leading up to the game," said Caldwell. Read more...
Sports, Women's Basketball
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January 13, 12:00 am
UCLA women’s basketball faces defensive battle against Oregon State and premier shot-blocker El Sara Greer
Sports
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January 12, 11:59 pm
UCLA men’s basketball needs wins against Oregon schools to improve Pac-10 record
It's still early, but Ben Howland and company thought they would be better than they currently are. At least in terms of wins and losses, the coach figured that his UCLA men's basketball team would sit a little prettier than 9-6 after playing three games in the Pac-10. "I thought we'd be a little ahead of this," Howland said Tuesday. Read more...
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Junior guard Lazeric Jones and the Bruins will look to get an important Pac-10 win against Oregon State on Thursday. The Bruins are only 1-2 in Pac-10 play so far and are coming off of a 63-52 loss to USC at the Galen Center on Sunday.
Sports
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January 12, 11:57 pm
Strong Side: Sponsors pollute pureness of college sports
"This is for all the Tostitos." Those were the words uttered by ESPN play-by-play announcer Brent Musburger in the moments leading up to the game-winning field goal that split the uprights and gave the Auburn Tigers college football's crown Monday night. Granted, not every call can live up to "I don't believe what I just saw!" or "Do you believe in miracles? Read more...
Men's Tennis, Sports
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January 12, 11:56 pm
Men’s tennis team copes with departure of 2010’s key players
The 2011 season has already gotten off to a chaotic start for the UCLA men's tennis team. The Bruins enter this season looking for underclassmen to fill the voids left by the departure of key contributors from the 2010 team. Read more...
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Senior Amit Inbar will be a key player this season for the UCLA men’s tennis team. The No. 6 Bruins will rely on Inbar and young players to carry the team this year.
Sports
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January 11, 11:32 pm
Making time to play
Somewhere within the hectic schedule of many MBA students "“ amid the constant flurry of work, classes and e-mail replies "“ is a time slot allocated for play. Read more...
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Second-year MBA student Josh Brinkenhoff, co-president of Anderson Athletics, runs stairs at Drake Stadium. The Anderson club sports were individually funded until last spring, when Anderson Athletics was created to represent all of the clubs.
Sports
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January 11, 11:31 pm
Reeves Nelson struggles with fatigue issues in second half
After he energetically poured in a dozen points in the first 20 minutes of Sunday's loss to USC "“ before struggling to score just a pair in the latter 20 "“ it might be fitting to grant UCLA's up-and-down sophomore forward a new moniker: "Half" Nelson. Read more...
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Sophomore forward Reeves Nelson shoots a free throw during UCLA’s 63-52 loss to USC on Sunday. Nelson has had stamina issues after logging extensive minutes.
Sports, Women's Tennis
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January 11, 11:29 pm
Women’s tennis has high hopes for 2011
The upcoming season undoubtedly means a lot to everyone involved with UCLA women's tennis, even if for slightly different reasons. For senior leader Andrea Remynse, it means filling the void left by the departed Yasmin Schnack, who served as the team's No. Read more...
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Senior Andrea Remynse will be the No. 1 singles player for the No. 5 UCLA women’s tennis team. The Bruins open play in tournaments this weekend.