Tuesday, August 18

In the news:


Bruin gymnastics jumps to No. 1

After a dominant victory against Utah last Saturday, UCLA hopes to continue its winning momentum today as the No. 1 Bruins battle the No. 19 Washington Huskies in Seattle. As the first of three consecutive away meets, the dual competition marks the beginning of Pac-10 conference play for UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Tauny Frattone and the UCLA gymnastics team heads to Washington for their Pac-10 opener today. Coach Valorie Kondos Field said that Frattone will be rotating into the Bruins’ lineup, along with freshman Lichelle Wong.


Women’s volleyball keeps calm outlook

In the midst of a tumultuous two weeks for the women's volleyball team, players are remaining positive despite two players transferring and their coach announcing his retirement. Read more...

Photo: Coach Andy Banachowski has announced his retirement after 43 years at the head of the UCLA women’s volleyball program and left the program in the midst of two players transferring from the university. The athletic department is still looking for a new coach. Banachowski will remain with the team until the expiration of his contract on June 30.


Team aims to rally after loss to USC

After tough losses in the UC Santa Barbara Invitational and against USC, the men's volleyball team looks to get a victory at home against No. 7 Pepperdine (0-2, 0-1 MPSF) in the 33rd annual Kilgour Cup tonight. Read more...

Photo: Kevin Ker and the Bruins will look to give No. 7 Pepperdine a good fight.