Students – adorned in blue and gold – littered UCLA on Saturday for the Class of 2029’s Bruin Day. But another contingent – proudly wearing white and green – got its first taste of Westwood on Sunday. Read more...
Photo: No. 87 redshirt sophomore Emon van Loben Sels celebrates a point with a fist pump. (Libby Li/Daily Bruin)
Two players charged down the field, colliding. Idle no longer, those on the sideline launched into the air as they cheered on their fellow teammates. Despite the ostensible winner and loser of the game simulation drill, three things remained constant among every player and coach at Spaulding Field on Saturday morning: smiles, laughter and dancing to the blaring music. Read more...
Photo: Freshman defensive back Jamir Benjamin engages in a one-on-one simulation drill with a fellow safety during Saturday morning’s practice at Spaulding Field. (Libby Li/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated April 13 at 9:29 p.m. The energy of a crowd can make or break a match. And a home audience seemed like just what the Bruins needed to rebuild their win streak. Read more...
Photo: Freshman outside hitter Sean Kelly rises forward and prepares to strike the ball for a kill. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
Torpedo bats – also called bowling pin bats for their shape – have taken MLB by storm this season. However, it’s not always about what’s nice and new, but what’s tried and true. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore shortstop Roch Cholowsky follows through on his swing. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)
Mikey Matthews didn’t walk into the Bruins’ receiver room looking to ease in. The first thing on his to-do list was to give his group one command. Read more...
Photo: Wide receiver Mikey Matthews – who transferred from California to UCLA on Dec. 28 – catches the ball in a game against Oregon State last season. The sophomore has emerged as a leader on and off the field for UCLA’s receiver corps. (Courtesy of Cal Athletics)
A person could count on two hands the number of 20-home run seasons by a Bruin. That was until Megan Grant became the exclusive group’s 11th member Friday night. Read more...
Photo: Junior utility Megan Grant celebrates after she prepares to cross home after hitting a home run. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated April 12 at 4:31 p.m. Few moments in a contest are as critical as match point. The stakes are as high as they can get – and the fans know it, thundering from both sides with excitement. Read more...
Photo: Coach John Hawks smiles and walks on the sideline at Pauley Pavilion. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
