Thursday, August 20

In the news:

Volleyball upsets top-ranked Cal State Northridge

Cal State Northridge is the nation's top-ranked team, and it certainly dominated UCLA on Friday night at Pauley Pavilion. For two sets at least. Read more...

Photo: Nick Vogel celebrates during the Bruins’ five-set upset of Cal State Northridge on Friday. The sophomore quick hitter hit .458 and had seven block assists.




Gymnasts get highest team total since 2005

On Thursday, the UCLA gymnastics team called a private meeting: no coaches, no moderators, just the student athletes. Read more...

Photo: Aisha Gerber scored a 9.8 on the beam and made her debut on the vault as UCLA beat Oregon State on Sunday. UCLA’s score of 197.375 is its highest score since 2005.



Washington senior forward Quincy Pondexter leaves his mark on UCLA

SEATTLE "”mdash; If there were any doubts about his preparation and readiness for a game packed with emotion and ripe with potential distraction, Washington senior forward Quincy Pondexter dispelled them on his first shot of the game. Read more...

Photo: Husky forward Quincy Pondexter blocks a shot attempt by Bruin guard Malcolm Lee. Pondexter put in 20 points as Washington ran over UCLA, 97-68.


Bruins suffer worst loss in history to Washington Huskies

SEATTLE ­­"”mdash; Deep within Edmundson Pavilion, a drained Michael Roll stood with his back against a wall and addressed the assembled media. Read more...

Photo: Freshman forward Reeves Nelson (left) and senior guard Michael Roll walk off the court after a foul during the second half of the Bruins’ loss to Washington.