After watching his volley pass his opponent on match point, sophomore Haythem Abid found himself on the opposite side of the court from where he had been just months ago ““ the clinching end against the defending champion Pepperdine Waves. Read more...
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February 28, 9:16 pm
Prior loss spurs tennis to triumph over Waves
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February 28, 9:15 pm
Bruins aim to improve consistency
After suffering its first loss of the season last Sunday to No. 2 Stanford at the UC Irvine Invitational tournament, the No. 1 women’s water polo team is looking to get back on track. Read more...
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February 28, 9:13 pm
Apparently, USC hockey games are now pants-optional
USC hockey goalie Mickey Meyer has proved to the world he has a successful future awaiting him ““ as a cowboy. Against BYU two weeks ago in North Logan, Utah, while the refs were busy dishing out some third period penalties, Meyer decided it was time for a protest. Read more...
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February 27, 10:05 pm
It begins far before the starting line
My friends tease me about dying, but the chances of that have got to be really slim. Still, you tell someone on campus that you’re training for the Los Angeles Marathon and they look at you like you’re humming the USC fight song. Read more...
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February 27, 10:04 pm
Spirited softball squad nets win
A cold and windy day, an hour delay, and still Loyola Marymount did little to stop the Bruin softball team. The start was slow, but in the end No. Read more...
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February 27, 10:03 pm
Tennis preps for Waves rematch
A lot has changed since the quarterfinals of last year’s men’s tennis NCAA Championships. The UCLA Bruins are no longer the defending national champions looking for a repeat title. Read more...
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February 27, 10:02 pm
Mata emerging as force in final stretch
As things started to piece themselves together during UCLA’s stretch run last season, the improvement of one player in particular stood out. Senior center Ryan Hollins, now a rookie with the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats, emerged as a force inside for the men’s basketball team, taking his offensive game to an entirely new level while stepping up on the defensive end as well. Read more...