Taylor Tinsley grew up less than an hour’s drive from the University of Georgia. Despite Tinsley being a self-proclaimed Georgia Tech fan growing up, the rivalry between the two schools did not stop her from pursuing opportunities with the rival. Read more...
Photo: Taylor Tinsley winds up to throw a pitch. The sophomore threw seven innings of one-run ball in the second game of the Los Angeles super regional. (Aidan Sun/Daily Bruin)
Across the 2024 dual-match season, UCLA women’s tennis endured a series of highs and lows. From early-season adversity to top-ranked wins to a conference title, the Bruins took a journey of triumph and tragedy. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s tennis stands on the courts at Marks Stadium. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The Bruins took one step toward a national championship Friday night. Behind a complete game from sophomore pitcher Taylor Tinsley and redshirt senior catcher Sharlize Palacios’ multi-home run performance, No. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA softball pose for a picture after winning the NCAA super regional over Georgia. (Aidan Sun/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 24 at 1:46 a.m. Tian Fangran was 6-0 throughout singles in last year’s postseason. The sophomore did not drop a set en route to the second NCAA singles title in UCLA women’s tennis’ history – the first since Keri Phebus 28 years ago. Read more...
Photo: Junior Kimmi Hance readies at Greenwood Tennis Center. (Olivia Simons/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated May 24 at 1:40 a.m. As the second all-time home run hitter in UCLA history, redshirt senior shortstop Maya Brady has a reputation for big moments at the plate. In three straight at-bats, Brady made it home three times — including two solo home runs. Read more...
Photo: Surrounded by her teammates, UCLA softball sophomore infielder Jordan Woolery screams after hitting a three-run home run that put the Bruins up by six. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 24 at 1:50 a.m. CARLSBAD – Alicia Um Holmes gathered her team steps away from the 16th tee box. Whispered words in the privacy of a team huddle can only be inferred – consolation after a narrow loss in the national championship, reminders of a season that featured four team and individual wins, repetition of a phrase that embodied the first-year head coach’s approach. Read more...
Photo: Coach Alicia Um Holmes takes a look at the course. (Joseph Crosby/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated May 24 at 1:38 a.m. Winning a national championship puts a team in the upper echelons of its respective sport. In collegiate sports, two schools reign supreme in national trophies: UCLA and Stanford. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA women’s golf stand together with their runners-up trophies. (Joseph Crosby/Daily Bruin senior staff)
