Twist of fate leads to UCLA Portocarrero surpasses struggles to compete for UCLA gymnastics By Esther Hui Daily Bruin Staff After spending 16 years of her life battling to stay in gymnastics, Louisa Portocarrero knows what it means to struggle. Read more...

Bruins try to round up a victory against Gauchos UCLA designated hitters Olson, Theodorou lead team with high averages By Yoni Tamler Daily Bruin Contributor With a record of 9-4, a No. Read more...

McCoy comes alive to defy critics Exceptional freshman ends season lull to lead Bruins on journey to NCAA tourney By Melissa Anderson Daily Bruin Senior Staff He’s in a slump. Read more...

 February 20, 1996 Toiling in obscurity Zak Ammirato is hailed by teammates as an exceptional player and all-around nice guy. So why hasn’t anyone else heard of him? Read more...

 February 20, 1996 Bruin bats send Pepperdine Waves a crashing defeat By Brian Purcell Daily Bruin Contributor As the Pepperdine baseball team staggered away from Jackie Robinson Stadium Sunday afternoon, they had to feel like they had been collectively sucker-punched. Read more...

 February 20, 1996 M. hoops blocks out Sun in Pauley By Scott Yamaguchi Daily Bruin Staff What’s the best way to bring your slumping freshman center out of his midseason lull? Read more...

 February 20, 1996 Undefeated m. tennis heads to indoor tourney By Mark Shapiro Daily Bruin Contributor As midterm-riddled college students know, there truly is no rest for the weary. Read more...