In a dramatic game typical of competitive Pac-10 baseball, UCLA triumphed over Arizona 9-7, yet again in dramatic come-from-behind fashion. Trailing 6-5 heading into the ninth inning, the Bruins (17-13, 2-2 Pac-10) struck for four, behind a game-tying single by right fielder Matt Thayer, a two-run go-ahead single by first baseman Wes Whisler and an insurance RBI double by center fielder Josh Roenicke. Read more...
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April 8, 9:00 pm
Baseball: Baseball scores win over Wildcats
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BYU’s slippage through NCAA loopholes hits volleyball hard
It was a match between good and evil. David against Goliath. And surprisingly, the UCLA men’s volleyball team represented good. It’s normally hard for the most storied program in the history of collegiate volleyball to be David. Read more...
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April 8, 9:00 pm
Football: New football coaches weather transition
Following last season’s offensive debacle, when UCLA ranked among the nation’s worst schools in total offense, coach Karl Dorrell cleaned house. During what turned out to be a busy off-season, Dorrell hired offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Tom Cable, quarterbacks coach Jim Svoboda, wide receivers coach Dino Babers and former wide receivers coach Jon Embree will now coach the tight ends. Read more...
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April 8, 9:00 pm
Softball: Pressure on UCLA builds after pair of losses
The women’s softball team finds itself in an unfamiliar position after dropping two games to Arizona. And although a two-game losing streak is nothing for the No. Read more...
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April 8, 9:00 pm
Track: Meet set to revive fan base
Nothing aggravates UCLA distance coach Eric Peterson more than seeing cavernous Drake Stadium littered with empty seats. “It’s a frustrating feeling,” he admits. So Peterson, the meet director for this weekend’s second annual Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational, has taken it upon himself to help revitalize interest in Southern California track and field. Read more...
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April 8, 9:00 pm
W. tennis: Bruins, Huskies to face off in grudge match
In last year’s conference match, the Washington women’s tennis team trounced UCLA, 6-1. Yet, oddly enough, it will be the Huskies seeking payback in today’s match at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. Read more...
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April 8, 9:00 pm
M. basketball: Ariza turns down NBA Draft option
Trevor Ariza considered making himself available for the upcoming NBA Draft as recently as this past week, but the freshman forward has apparently decided to stay at UCLA for his sophomore season. Read more...