Thursday, August 20

In the news:

Espy hits well in weekend’s home series

Dean Espy already had UCLA's biggest hit of the game, but when he came to the plate in the ninth inning Saturday against Nebraska, he needed to get another rally going. Read more...

Photo: ALEXA SMAHL/daily bruin Sophomore first baseman Dean Espy, who was batted in by third baseman Tyler Rahmatulla’s sacrifice fly, scored the winning run during the Bruin’s 5-4 victory over Nebraska Saturday at Jackie Robinson Stadium.


Men’s volleyball falls to UC Irvine at home in four

Just when the No. 5 UCLA men's volleyball team thought it had bucked its nasty habit of losing at home, the problem reared its ugly head again Friday night. Read more...

Photo: DANA WALL/daily bruin Senior outside hitter Garrett Muagututia recorded 16 kills and 17.5 points during Friday’s MPSF loss to No. 12 UC Irvine at Pauley Pavilion.


Bruins’ team picture missing Roll’s stroke

TEMPE, Ariz. "”mdash; Taking Michael Roll from UCLA's offense is like stripping a painter of his brush, a baker of his oven, a surfer of his board. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Michael Roll falls during the Bruins’ loss to the Sun Devils. Roll scored only two points, shooting 1-for-9 from the field.


UCLA post play an ongoing issue

TEMPE, Ariz. - Freshman forward Brendan Lane had been holding his own as UCLA's only true post player. Despite his lack of experience at the collegiate level and his relatively slim physique, he was getting by in his first few starts as a college player. Read more...


Track improves at Last Chance Meets

With berths into the NCAA Indoor Championships at stake, several athletes from the men's and women's track teams improved their postseason chances on Friday and Saturday at the Last Chance qualifying meets. Read more...


Bruins make comeback in San Diego Classic

Expectations come with wearing a UCLA softball uniform. The expectation to win, to dominate. Read more...

Photo: Junior infielder Monica Harrison led off the fifth inning with a single and eventually scored, helping the Bruins to 6-0 against UTEP Saturday in the San Diego Classic.