This post was updated May 14 at 10:21 p.m. The postseason unravels a blank canvas – an opportunity to etch your story into the history books. Read more...
Photo: Senior utility Thessa Malau’ulu holds the bat. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin)
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Athletics News, Higher Education, News, Sports, UC
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May 14, 5:37 pm
UC Board of Regents authorizes $10 million yearly payment from UCLA to UC Berkeley
This post was updated May 14 at 11:31 p.m. MERCED – The UC Board of Regents Special Committee on Athletics voted to authorize the transfer of $10 million a year from UCLA to UC Berkeley from 2024-2025 through 2026-2027, revisiting the financial support in 2027-2028. The vote comes in the wake of UCLA leaving the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten, a decision the Board of Regents approved in December 2022. Read more...
Photo: California Memorial Stadium, where UC Berkeley’s football team plays, is pictured. The UC Board of Regents Special Committee on Athletics authorized a payment of $10 million a year from UCLA to UC Berkeley. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Men's Water Polo, Sports, Women's Water Polo
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May 14, 2:39 pm
‘UCLA women’s water polo is back on the map’: Adam Wright leads Bruins to NCAA win
This post was updated May 14 at 10:28 p.m. Adam Wright is no stranger to winning the last game of the season. The now-coach of both UCLA men’s and women’s water polo won two national championships as a Bruin and added four more in a seven-year span as coach of the men’s team. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA women’s water polo and coach Adam Wright tread water after jumping into the pool during the celebrations following the NCAA championship win. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin)
Sports, Women's Tennis
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May 14, 2:39 pm
UCLA women’s tennis enters Elite Eight on road to 3rd NCAA title
This post was updated May 14 at 10:24 p.m. The sun beams down on the court like a spotlight, illuminating players’ unyielding aspiration for victory. Across the net, dreams collide with sweat and determination in each potent serve and volley. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Tian Fangran drives to hit a low forehand. No. 8 seed UCLA women’s tennis is headed to the Elite Eight of the NCAA championships. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Softball, Sports, Women's Basketball
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May 13, 9:35 pm
Gabriela Jaquez becomes dual athlete, joins softball roster ahead of NCAA regional
This post was updated May 14 at 10:18 p.m. From Pauley Pavilion to Easton Stadium, a new face has entered the fray. UCLA softball made a last-minute addition to its roster Monday ahead of the NCAA Los Angeles Regional on Friday: sophomore utility – and forward – Gabriela Jaquez. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore forward Gabriela Jaquez attempts a layup against an opponent. Jaquez joined UCLA softball Monday for its postseason run, becoming the third-active dual-sport athlete at UCLA, according to a UCLA spokesperson. (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)
Sports, Women's Tennis
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May 13, 2:27 pm
Two UCLA women’s tennis freshmen find success in singles and doubles matches
This post was updated May 14 at 10:32 p.m. Every freshman has started singles matches during their first season in Westwood since 2021. Yet, not every recent freshman has clinched NCAA tournament matches. Read more...
Photo: Freshmen Ahmani Guichard and Bianca Fernandez prepare for the return in doubles play. In their first season at UCLA, they have four doubles wins on court three together. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Sports, Women's Water Polo
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May 12, 10:11 pm
Perfection: UCLA women’s water polo wins NCAA title, completes undefeated season
This post was updated May 12 at 10:32 p.m. BERKELEY – Twenty-six in a row. It’s the number of consecutive miles needed to complete a marathon, widely regarded as a true test of endurance and perseverance. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA women’s water polo hold up their trophies. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin)