Monday, April 13


UCLA baseball defeats Utah in first game of series after gaining early lead

Five runs were all the Bruins needed. No. 23 UCLA baseball (18-8, 7-5 Pac-12) hopped out to a five-run lead in the third inning Thursday night and never looked back, riding the performance of senior right-hander Kelly Austin and defeating Utah (11-17, 3-10) by a score of 5-3. Read more...

Photo: Senior right-hander Kelly Austin pitches the ball. Austin struck out 11 batters over seven innings Thursday against Utah. (Joseph Crosby/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Grace’s Whits: How Charisma Osborne’s decision to forgo WNBA draft will affect her, UCLA team

This post was updated May 11 at 2:33 p.m. Charisma Osborne seemed to end her time in Pauley Pavilion in the perfect way. The 36-point performance to shut out Oklahoma and carry her team to the Sweet 16 was magical, and the ensuing standing ovation was the cherry on top. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Charisma Osborne celebrates with her teammates after a victory. After averaging 15.9 point per game in her senior campaign, Osborne opted to stay in Westwood for another season. (Shengfeng Chien/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA men’s tennis set to battle in the Bay Area against Cal, Stanford

When past success fuels an opponent’s fire, coach Billy Martin has a certain saying. “You’ve got to set what the future will be for UCLA tennis,” Martin said. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Patrick Zahraj looks on during a match. Yet to win a dual-singles match since March 13, Zahraj of UCLA men’s tennis will try to do so with a pair of top-40 singles opponents on tap for this weekend. (Mac Brown/Daily Bruin)


UCLA softball hits series opener against Oregon State out of the park

What started as a battle of pitchers ended with the Bruins hitting their series opener out of the park. No. 3 UCLA softball (34-4, 10-3 Pac-12) began its home series against Oregon State (11-21-1, 2-10-1) on Thursday with a 6-2 win, complete with a display of hitting prowess from freshman infielder Jordan Woolery. Read more...

Photo: Flashing the fours up, Jordan Woolery heads toward home plate after a home run. The freshman infielder for UCLA softball stands second in batting average among eligible Bruins following a pair of dingers against the Beavers on Thursday. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA women’s water polo rotates through talented roster in win over Fresno State

Showcasing their depth, the Bruins played every active member of the roster in Thursday’s victory over Fresno State. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (17-4, 2-1 MPSF) defeated No. Read more...

Photo: Freshman utility Sienna Green looks towards the goal as she lifts the ball out of the water. Green collected a hat trick in the first quarter against No. 9 Fresno State on Thursday. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Margzetta Frazier turns struggles and tears into ‘best year’ with UCLA gymnastics

Margzetta Frazier would cry every single day. Riding her scooter on the streets of Westwood, a tear would fall with every bump she hit. But every day, alone in her room, she never failed to remind herself. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Margzetta Frazier smiles while competing. Frazier opted to take a fifth year with UCLA gymnastics, helping the Bruins reach the NCAA championships for the first time since her freshman year. (Amelie Ionescu/Daily Bruin senior staff)