UCLA’s 2022 victory over Utah stood out as a climactic moment for the program a year ago. The Bruins entered the contest as the underdog, ranked seven slots below their counterpart, and emerged not only victorious, but boasting a top-10 ranking after the following bye week – tied for their highest of the year. Read more...
Photo: Senior wide receiver Logan Loya carries the ball downfield against North Carolina Central. (Brandon Morqeucho/Assistant Photo editor)
The Bruins entered conference play with a blemish-free nonconference slate last season. This season is a different story. Having lost a contest and dropping to fifth in the rankings, UCLA will travel to its first Pac-12 match with territory to regain. Read more...
Photo: Freshman forward Val Vargas drives the ball forward. (Daily Bruin file photo)
No. 22 UCLA football is traveling to No. 11 Utah, and Sports staff writer Gavin Carlson sits down with Sports senior staff writer Jack Nelson to preview the massive matchup. Read more...
Alfee Reft’s recent hire described his essence in one simple sentence. “He loves people, and people love him,” said assistant coach and director of operations Noah Casaquit. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s volleyball associate head coach Jen Malcom scans the court during a game. Malcom came to Westwood after seven years coaching at Iowa State and has assumed the head coach roles at times with Alfee Reft out with Team USA. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)
Anybody who’s ever stepped onto the soccer field, whether as a professional or five-year-old, has to step away at some point. After his four years at Lehigh University were over – punctuated by a season-ending concussion as a senior – Noah Sutherland came to UCLA in 2022 to earn his master’s degree in financial engineering. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student goalkeeper Noah Sutherland watches a ball as he prepares to catch it during a UCLA men’s soccer practice. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
Football dominates the collegiate sports landscape. It’s not arguable, it’s a fact. The top programs routinely sell out their home stadiums, with the best of the best pushing six-figure attendance numbers weekly. Read more...
Photo: (Ashley Ko/Illustrations Director)
A number of Bruin duos excelled in summer tournaments, whether they were representing their school, their country or themselves. The Daily Bruin Sports editors debate which pair of teammates had the best summer performances and what that could mean for them in the season ahead. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore setter Andrew Rowan (left) sets the ball, while sophomore outside hitter Zach Rama (right) reaches up on a block attempt. (Left to right: Shane Yu/Daily Bruin, Amelie Ionescu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
