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...

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Whether it is the supportive fans or the familiar field, it is always nice to play at home. The UCLA women’s soccer team certainly has benefited from a heavy home schedule, breaking away with a 10-0 home record this season. Read more...

With Ben Olson sidelined for an undetermined length of time and the team coming up against its roughest patch of the schedule, points will be at a premium for the Bruins. Read more...

W. VOLLEYBALL Thursday, 7 p.m. v. Cal Pauley Pavilion Everything about the way the UCLA women’s volleyball team has started off the 2006 season indicates that the Bruins have turned the corner to becoming a truly elite team. Read more...

Lorenzo Mata’s early return from an injury at the end of last season seemed almost miraculous, as he was not expected to return to the floor until this season. Read more...

What if I told you that basketball season is just weeks away? (It all begins Nov. 2 against Cal Poly Pomona.) Is that something you might be interested in? Read more...