Coming into Sunday’s matchup with Northwestern, UCLA sported an 0-3 record against ranked teams. When the No. 12 Bruins (10-5) defeated the No. 7 Wildcats (10-5) on Sunday to close out the Palm Springs Classic, it gave the team a much-needed emotional lift. Read more...

If the Bruins keep playing like they did on Thursday, the 100-point mark and free Chipotle burritos for the students might be a real possibility. Fresh off their convincing victory over Arizona on Saturday, the No. Read more...

Well, I apologize. Never again will I make mention of opportunities for free food in my column. For those of you compelled to send me nasty e-mails about the lack of free hot dogs after Thursday’s game, I understand. Read more...

The rain fell down with a vengeance on the dedicated fans and coaches at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center on Thursday afternoon as they watched the No. Read more...

If men’s volleyball is looking for an opportunity to turn this season into a championship run, the first step could come this weekend at Pauley Pavilion. Read more...

Last season, the UCLA softball team entered the Women’s College World Series with one thing in mind: winning a national championship. After breezing through Regional and Super-Regional play, the Bruins were in prime position to make a run at the title. Read more...

On Thursday night, it was Lorenzo Mata’s turn to come out of his shell. Just one game after teammate Josh Shipp broke out of an offensive slump to score 24 points against Arizona, the starting Bruin center had an emergence of his own. Read more...