Already one of the better defensive teams in the Pac-10 this season, the UCLA women’s soccer team has stepped up its defense so far in the postseason. Read more...

Though some members of the UCLA men’s water polo team are itching to dive back into the pool after a weeklong layoff, coach Adam Krikorian views the time off as beneficial rather than rust-inducing. Read more...

Season openers against lowly non-conference opponents mark the first opportunity for freshman to showcase their talent. For UCLA, its win over Chicago State also identified the weaknesses it needs to shore up in the future. Read more...

There’s this strange idea I have that as someone trying to write about sports, I should at least watch a game or two over the course of a week. Read more...

For the UCLA club hockey team, success is gauged by the first period. When they get a lead in the opening period, the Bruins can all but ensure a tally in the win column. Read more...

A fast start does not always mean a strong finish. This lesson was exemplified by the UCLA swimming and diving team, whose early lead over No. Read more...

In his first two exhibition games, junior Ryan Hollins seemed to be drifting. He attempted only one field goal and scored a total of four points in those games, and coach Ben Howland admitted that Hollins was still adjusting to basketball after missing nearly the entire offseason while recovering from knee surgery. Read more...