W. hoops anticipates Trojan war Bruins prepare defense against Troy’s Thompson By Emmanuelle Ejercito Daily Bruin Staff When the UCLA women’s basketball team last met the University of Southern California, it was riding high. Read more...

Track and field ready for meets By Scott Yamaguchi Daily Bruin Staff As the NCAA Indoor Championships loom just two weeks ahead, the UCLA men’s and women’s track and field teams will split squads this week, with some members participating in the Los Angeles Invitational at the Sports Arena, some competing at an indoor meet in Reno and one at the prestigious Fairfax Invitational in Virginia. Read more...

W. gym aims to maintain momentum By Esther Hui Daily Bruin Staff As the half way point in the season rolls by, the UCLA women’s gymnastics team (8-2 overall) has had one thing on its mind: building momentum. Read more...

W. WaterPolo head goes here at 46 points By Mark J. Dittmer Daily Bruin Contributor The top-ranked UCLA women’s water polo team may be missing a few starters, but that doesn’t mean that you want to have to play it. Read more...

Byrnes fired up for Six-Pac opener Former Stanford recruit turned Bruin ready to take hit at Cardinal foe By Brian Purcell As UCLA sophomore rightfielder Eric Byrnes developed into a first team All-State player at St. Read more...

O’Bannon puts icing on cake Junior forward sinks shot to give Bruins 61-59 win over ‘SC By Scott Yamaguchi and Melissa Anderson Daily Bruin Staff LOS ANGELES — Raise a glass to Charles O’Bannon, who celebrated his 21st birthday Thursday, and celebrated in grand fashion. Read more...

Softball bites at chance to play Bulldogs Saturday Intra-state rivalry to continue in Fresno By Brent Boyd Daily Bruin Contributor After being rained out of two doubleheaders last weekend in Northern California and with storms reeking havoc with its practice schedule this past week, the UCLA softball team is happy about heading out of rain-soaked Southern California in search of dry land. Read more...