At least they can take the same plane home together. That is the small token of consolation senior Sara Walker and freshman Jackie Carleton can take with them after they both lost in straight sets in the second round at the NCAA singles championships in Gainesville, Fla. Read more...
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May 20, 9:00 pm
Walker, Carleton take early second round exits
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May 19, 9:00 pm
Walker, Carleton advance in NCAA singles tourney
After finishing their team season on an incomplete note, UCLA women’s top three players headed into the NCAA singles championships looking for some sense of finality. Read more...
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May 19, 9:00 pm
Pac-10 title a first for new rowing program
Two years after becoming a varsity sport again, the UCLA women’s rowing team captured its first Pac-10 conference title. While the Bruins finished sixth overall last weekend, the novice eight boat won its grand final by a four-second margin, capturing the first UCLA rowing postseason title in over 10 years. Read more...
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May 19, 9:00 pm
Soong changes technique to capture win
Whether its in the dojo or the throwing circle, UCLA’s Cari Soong is a fighter. Soong ““ a black belt in karate and one of the premier hammer throwers in the nation ““ utilized her martial arts background Saturday at the Pac-10 Championships, sparring with USC’s Julianna Tudja before ultimately delivering the knockout blow. Read more...
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May 19, 9:00 pm
Apply online to help coach ‘SC football
Extra, extra, read all about it! USC to consider hiring new assistant football coach! I invite you to join me, sports fans, as I make my second foray into teaching spoiled kids how to play football. Read more...
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May 19, 9:00 pm
NCAA title eludes men’s tennis
ATHENS, Ga. “”mdash; Just a few points, a few inches, a few calls away from the NCAA Championship match, the UCLA men’s tennis team fell just short. Read more...
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May 19, 9:00 pm
Briefs
New student support group needs name The UCLA Sports Marketing Association has been developing a student support group that, similar to the “Sixth Man” at Stanford and “The Bench” at Cal, in hopes to provide a unified, vocal student cheer section at football and basketball games. Read more...