It’s been a season of firsts for Cori Close and UCLA. First, the coach led her team to its highest ranking in school history. Then, the Bruins picked up their first-ever win against Connecticut. Read more...
Photo: Coach Cori Close raises her hand to high-five her player on the sidelines. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)
The holiday season marks significant change for the Bruins. On Dec. 27 last year, UCLA women’s volleyball head coach Alfee Reft initiated a quest for a fresh, four-person cadre to fill his first coaching staff. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s volleyball associate head coach Jen Malcom raises her fist alongside junior defensive specialist/libero Peyton Dueck. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Dec. 7 at 10:00 p.m. An otherwise mundane moment made history for one Bruin on Thursday. Off a missed jump shot from the Matadors, sophomore guard Kiki Rice was the first to get the rebound. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Kiki Rice prepares to shoot the ball against a defender. Rice notched her first career triple-double against CSUN on Thursday night with 14 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds. (Emily Tang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The Bruins’ nonconference slate has developed into a new demanding test following a four-game homestand to commence the season. Four road games on the opposite coast in as many weeks. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Angela Dugalić carries the ball on the court. Dugalić has started five games this season after missing last year due to injury. (Ella Greenberg Winnick/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Dec. 6 at 9:34 p.m. Desiree Becker rises before the sun most days. “I wake up at 6 a.m., rush to put clothes on, leave the house by 6:15,” the middle blocker said. Read more...
Photo: (Kaylen Ho/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Dec. 6 at 9:39 p.m. Sophomore forward/center Adem Bona is the only Bruin who held a consistent starting role last season amid this season’s roster full of fresh talent. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore forward/center Adem Bona puts up a shot over a UC Riverside defender. Bona played just 14 minutes against the Highlanders before fouling out. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Dec. 6 at 9:37 p.m. In the 1950s, the NCAA failed to provide workers’ compensation to the widow of a football player who died following an in-game injury. Read more...
Photo: J.D. Morgan Center – the home of UCLA Athletics – is pictured. On Monday, UCLA Athletics announced its partnership with Advance NIL to further educate student-athletes about the NIL field. (Daily Bruin file photo)
