Wednesday, July 29

Volleyball hits high notes in preseason

After a core group of players graduates, it usually takes a while for the team to begin playing at a consistently high level again. The UCLA men’s volleyball team, however, seems to have skipped the transition phase altogether. Read more...


Football converts in the red zone

One of the big reasons for the UCLA football team’s hefty 43.3 points-per-game average this year has been its impressive red-zone efficiency. UCLA’s 96.4 red-zone scoring percentage is far-and-out the top mark in the Pac-10, and UCLA has scored a touchdown on 24 out of its 28 trips to the red zone (85.7 percent). Read more...


Men’s golf gains Prestige

The UCLA men’s golf team was cruising at The Prestige at PGA West in Palm Springs before darkness hit and play was suspended. When the team returned to the course on Tuesday, they picked up right where they left off. Read more...


Mora assists team in scoring wins

Senior forward Iris Mora has made quite a career scoring goals at UCLA, ranking in the top 10 in career goals and goals in a season, and posting one of the most prolific scoring seasons in Bruin history. Read more...


The soul of UCLA, on and off court

Oct. 14th came and went. The balmy Friday afternoon slipped into night, and soon the dawn ushered in a Saturday full of memorable sports moments ““ none more spectacular than the UCLA football team’s overtime win over Washington State. Read more...


Player emerges with new confidence

Stepping into the room with UCLA coaches Karl Dorrell and Eric Bienemy, redshirt sophomore defensive end Bruce Davis didn’t know what to expect. For two years, he had been unhappy with his role on the team, and a film session after a game against San Diego State pushed Davis over the brink. Read more...


Setter has jump on position

Playing setter for a top-notch NCAA volleyball team is no small task. The role of setter, played by freshman Nellie Spicer this season, is the bridge between the defense and the offense and is largely responsible for the fate of the team in any given match. Read more...