Wednesday, December 3, 1997 Bruins to battle Toreros for shot at first victory W. BASKETBALL: Adjustments in play necessary to prevent fatal 0-4 beginning of seasonBy Anthony CinQue Carter Daily Bruin Contributor The UCLA women’s basketball team looks to do an about-face this weekend as they take on the University of San Diego. Read more...

Wednesday, December 3, 1997 Women’s soccer loses successful head coach RESIGNATION: Fawcett leaving program to spend more time with familyBy Chris Umpierre Daily Bruin Contributor After coaching her team to the best season in school history, Joy Fawcett did the unthinkable on Wednesday when she resigned as head coach of the UCLA women’s soccer team. Read more...

Monday, December 1, 1997 Double overtime fails to keep the Irish away W. HOOPS: Aggressive defense forces outside shots; free-throw average inadequate By Anthony CinQue Carter Daily Bruin Contributor After a heartbreaking, gut-wrenching 78-73 loss to George Washington University on Friday, UCLA looked to turn things around against Notre Dame. Read more...

Monday, December 1, 1997 Squad keeps head up after losing playoffs to Notre Dame W. SOCCER: Despite upset, Bruins have Pac-10 titles, UCLA team recognition By Chris Umpierre Daily Bruin Contributor The clock struck midnight for the women’s soccer team this weekend as their carriage turned into a pumpkin and their Cinderella-run in the playoffs came to a screeching halt. Read more...

Monday, December 1, 1997 Living and breathing basketball FEATURE: Always consumed by his job, Steve Lavin is struggling to squeeze in some time for himself By Mark Shapiro Daily Bruin Staff It’s a good thing Steve Lavin slicks his hair down because, without that glaze, he would probably resemble Don King. Read more...

Monday, December 1, 1997 Bruins heckle, hang up Blazers BASKETBALL: Star freshmen players sweep Birmingham out after sluggish first half By Emmanuele Ejercito Daily Bruin Senior Staff ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The seventh-ranked UCLA men’s basketball team overcame a dismal first half to take fourth place at the Great Alaska Shootout, defeating the University of Alabama, Birmingham, 86-72, on Saturday at the Sullivan Arena. Read more...

Monday, December 1, 1997 A day later, Bruins face veteran Huskies in second-round match SOCCER: Contest was delayed because of the rain; Washington team retained all but one starter By Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Staff The men’s soccer team will have to wait one more day before its fate is determined. Read more...