May’s first day was a roaring success for the Bruins. For the squad across the net, it was Mayday. UCLA men’s tennis (18-7, 10-3 Big Ten) trounced Arizona State (17-11, 4-4 Big 12) 4-0 Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament at the Skip and Cindy Hogan Tennis Center in San Diego. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Rudy Quan follows through while hitting the ball. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
The Chesney Train left the station Dec. 9. [Related: UCLA introduces Bob Chesney as head football coach, instills hope in Bruin community] And the locomotive has been gaining speed since he stepped foot in Westwood. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football head coach Bob Chesney walks around on the field at spring practice. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
The setting stays the same. But the stakes never fade. The crosstown rivalry returns as UCLA track and field heads south for a matchup against USC on Saturday and Sunday, pitting pride and tradition above all else in one of the sport’s most consistent head-to-head clashes. Read more...
Photo: Senior sprinter Ameen Tokhi runs on the backstretch of Drake Stadium. The Pleasanton, California, local transferred from Diablo Valley College, spending three years there before committing to UCLA in 2025. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A May statement extended a season built on consistency. No. 3 seed UCLA beach volleyball (31-6) swept No. 14 seed Tulane (26-14, 1-5 CUSA) in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday in Gulf Shores, Alabama, punching the former’s ticket to the national quarterfinal while extending its streak to 10 consecutive quarterfinal appearances since the NCAA championship’s debut in 2016. Read more...
Photo: From left to right: Senior Maggie Boyd and Sally Perez celebrate after earning a dual-match point. The court-one pair won the MPSF Pair of the Year on April 30 for the second consecutive season. (Pranav Akella/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 1 at 7:41 p.m. A legendary class. Three Bruins shattered records with professional berths earlier this month. But before setting their sights on the future, they have a final chance to represent the four letters on their home field. Read more...
Photo: Infielder Jordan Woolery stands in the batter’s box. Woolery boasts a .510 batting average, which is the fourth-highest clip in the nation. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
In the heart of the desert, the Bruins will face the heat of the moment. Four months of preparation will culminate in the final set of battles. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Mayu Crossley readies a backhand volley. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Setting the record for most conference championships tastes sweet. But, for the Bruins, returning to their home court – where they are undefeated this season – to pursue a national title may taste even sweeter. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball players stand in a line for the national anthem. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)
