WOMEN’S SOCCER Sunday, 1 p.m. at USC McAlister Field When the No. 4 UCLA women’s soccer team takes the field against No. 19 USC on Sunday, the Bruins will be playing for something more valuable than just another win. Read more...

M. POLO Saturday, Sunday Tournament at USC If the UCLA men’s water polo team is to win this weekend’s Southern California Tournament, the team will have to overcome a familiar opponent and what could potentially be one of the most challenging draws ever handed out at a tournament. Read more...

FOOTBALL Saturday, 12:30 p.m. v. Oregon Eugene, Ore. It is the first step into a gauntlet. Beginning this Saturday, the UCLA football team embarks on a schedule that will lead it into games against No. Read more...

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Take a look at the numbers and trends leading up to Saturday’s matchup between UCLA and Oregon. The most eye-popping is that UCLA leads the conference in eight different defensive statistical categories, including run defense, in which the Bruins allow a meager 50 yards per game. Read more...

W. VBALL Friday, 7 p.m. vs. Stanford Pauley Pavilion All week long, the UCLA women’s volleyball team was focused on blocking Cal’s strong hitters. The effort paid off on Thursday. Read more...