Monday, April 13


Nelson’s Noggin: The power of Fangran Tian offers hope for UCLA women’s tennis

Fangran Tian was not a household name among college tennis fans when the Bruins announced her signing. By now, those same fans should be shouting her name from a mountaintop for all of the world to hear. Read more...

Photo: Fangran Tian lets out a victory cry after winning a point. The freshman for UCLA women’s tennis has yet to lose a dual-singles match with the Bruins, now in the midst of Pac-12 play. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)




UCLA softball ‘could not stop’ after drought-ending single in victory over UCSD

The third time up to bat was the charm for the Bruins on Tuesday night. After two scoreless innings by both teams, No. 3 UCLA softball (33-4, 9-3 Pac-12) defeated UC San Diego (14-20, 4-5 Big West) at the Triton Softball Field by a nine-run margin, concluding after only six innings with a score of 10-1. Read more...

Photo: Rachel Cid bumps fists with her teammates before a game. The fifth-year infielder for UCLA softball notched three RBIs on two hits against UC San Diego on Tuesday night. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)


Charisma Osborne, Camryn Brown announce fifth season with UCLA women’s basketball

This post was updated April 6 at 10:29 p.m. To the surprise of many, Charisma Osborne will be running it back for the Bruins. Rather than declaring for the WNBA Draft as expected, the senior guard announced via social media on Wednesday morning that she’ll be returning to UCLA women’s basketball for a fifth and final season. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Charisma Osborne celebrates during the pregame announcements. Osborne averaged 15.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists this season for the Bruins. (Shengfeng Chien/Daily Bruin staff)


Breaking down UCLA football’s quarterback competition at spring camp

As UCLA football kicks off spring camp, notable departures and arrivals have created plenty of uncertainty within several position groups on the Bruins’ roster. Staff writer Gavin Carlson previews the most notable battle, at quarterback, and outlines where he believes each candidate ranks in their quest to earn the starting job in Westwood. Read more...

Photo: Freshman quarterback Dante Moore prepares to throw the ball. Moore headlines UCLA football’s 2023 quarterback room as a consensus top-10 recruit in the country. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)