Friday, May 8, 1998 Bruins jump into No. 1 ranking WOMENS TRACK: Triangular, dual-meet victories over Trojans, Cougars give team hard-earned respect By Alvin Cadman Daily Bruin Contributor The UCLA women’s track and field team finally earned the respect they have been trying to garner all season long. Read more...

Friday, May 8, 1998 UCLA is a shoo-in for the championship, but this team’s taking it day by day WATER POLO: UCLA is a shoo-in for the championship, but this team’s taking it day by day By Steve Kim Daily Bruin Staff The final tournament of the season, the collegiate national championship, has arrived, and the UCLA women’s water polo team is welcoming it with open arms. Read more...

Thursday, May 7, 1998 W. waterpolo briefs POLO: It has been a record setting season for the UCLA women’s water polo team. The Bruins are having one of their best seasons in their four-year existence as three-time MPSF champions and two time Western Regional and National Champions. Read more...

Thursday, May 7, 1998 Bruins to challenge best in the west WGOLF: Youthful team ready to meet old rivals at tough NCAA Regionals By David Arnold Daily Bruin Contributor Seeking to repeat last year’s NCAA Tournament appearance with a newer, younger team, UCLA women’s golf head coach Jackie Steinman takes to the links today. Read more...

Thursday, May 7, 1998 Cooper crowned Pac-10 Player of the Year WTENNIS No. 9 Bruin takes title despite having only fourth best ranking No. 9 Bruin takes title despite having only fourth best ranking Read more...

Thursday, May 7, 1998 Offensive showcase highlights win BASEBALL: Two players hit two homers to earn team one more victory By Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Staff UCLA senior outfielder Eric Byrnes felt good Wednesday night – especially considering the Bruins (24-30) defeated UC Santa Barbara 16-4. Read more...

Thursday, May 7, 1998 Athletes still in college should make points, not smoothies COLUMN NCAA’s plan allowing players to work riddled with problems You’re about to pay for your orange chicken in a rice bowl when you hear that all too familiar, "Are you a UCLA student?" As your eyes roll and you begin to blurt out, "Duhh, I’m wearing a frickin’ UCLA backpack," you realize the guy in the red polo handing you your fortune cookie and napkin is none other than phenom guard Baron Davis. Read more...