A year ago, then-sophomore Caroline Canales jumped 16 spots up the leaderboard to finish in the top 10. This year, the now-junior climbed eight spots past opponents to secure a third-place finish. Read more...
Photo: Junior Caroline Canales stands and observes the course. (Courtesy of Jesus Ramirez/UCLA Athletics)
It was elation suspended. One final twist in a theater of turns. As the ball sailed off Elise Wagle’s racket and touched the opposite baseline, her opponent raised a finger – the shot was called out. Read more...
Photo: Junior Elise Wagle swings to hit a backhand as the ball approaches her. Wagle won her singles match against the Waves on Thursday afternoon. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
John Speraw has long stressed serving as the key to winning volleyball games. In his team’s latest match, the coach’s theory worked out. “We played hard and we served the ball really well,” Speraw said. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior Merrick McHenry slams a serve. The middle blocker helped kickstart UCLA’s second frame with two early service aces. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated April 14 at 10:38 p.m. Uncertainty surrounded the status of the Bruins’ starting big – until Friday. Adem Bona will be declaring for the NBA Draft. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore forward/center Adem Bona smiles while running down the court. The UCLA men’s basketball standout and reigning Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year announced Friday on Instagram he would be entering the NBA Draft. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated April 11 at 9:18 p.m. Her teammates call her the “lawnmower” in reference to her mowing down batters by striking them out. Read more...
Photo: Freshman pitcher Kaitlyn Terry fires off a pitch. (Myka Fromm/Photo editor)
This post was updated April 11 at 9:22 p.m. A road victory was elusive for more than five weeks. While Loyola Marymount is less than ten miles from Westwood, the Bruins’ win over the Lions broke their seasonlong road losing streak last Tuesday. Read more...
Photo: UCLA baseball players lean on the dugout. (Jessica Allen/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated April 11 at 9:39 p.m. Beach volleyball Lori Garavartanian, Daily Bruin contributor The Pac-12 tournament will mark seven weeks since UCLA’s last loss if the team continues its 15-game winning streak in the coming days. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Lexy Denaburg prepares to pass the ball to partner sophomore Maggie Boyd. (Brandon Morquecho/Photo editor)
