Tuesday, August 18

In the news:

Bruins lose early lead against Bears

As far as enigmas go, the UCLA men's basketball team takes the prize. One day, the Bruins take the floor and prove that they have enough talent to compete for the Pac-10 Conference's automatic NCAA tournament bid. Another day is another story, with UCLA seemingly exposing its inexperience and inability to close out its opponent. Read more...

Photo: California junior center Markhuri Sanders-Frison blocks a shot by sophomore guard Malcolm Lee during UCLA’s 72-58 loss to the Bears, pushing the Bruins out of first place in the Pac-10. UCLA gave up a 14-point lead during the first half.



Basketball struggles to make a shot

Through the first 10 minutes of Saturday's game, it felt like anything was possible for the UCLA offense. Read more...

Photo: Senior forward Nikola Dragovic attempts to shoot against a Cal defender. Dragovic was only 1 of 8, totaling seven points, during Saturday’s loss to the Bears.




Gymnasts set a new season record

Heading into its last rotation, the UCLA gymnastics team needed a solid score on balance beam to finally break its season-best team total of 196.600, established over a month ago. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Vanessa Zamarripa won the all-around during the Bruins’ defeat of Arizona on Friday with a career-high 39.675. Zamarripa also won first place on bars and beam.


Tennis takes on Rice after delay

Another week, another rescheduled match brought to you by some rare L.A. weather. Read more...

Photo: Senior Yasmin Schnack and the undefeated Bruins will look to continue their four-match winning streak as they square off against the visiting Rice Owls today.