After starting classes in winter quarter and missing out on an orientation, a number of athletes relied on their teammates’ support to adjust to college life. Read more...
Photo: (Sharlene Chen/Daily Bruin)
Sports
Men's Volleyball, Sports
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April 18, 4:10 pm
UCLA men’s volleyball MPSF tournament predictions 2023
This post was updated April 18 at 10:58 p.m. Ira Gorawara Daily Bruin contributor Prediction: MPSF champions Each game, it’s someone new for the Bruins. Among a roster of players who have registered the team’s best conference season since 1995, UCLA has produced its deepest roster in recent history. Read more...
Photo: Players celebrate after a point. The roster’s depth has allowed UCLA to thrive under pressure and will continue to help them in the postseason. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Men's Tennis, Sports
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April 18, 1:39 pm
Riding high of recent wins, UCLA men’s tennis sweeps UC San Diego
This post was updated April 18 at 10:42 p.m. As the ball spun toward the right alley, Aadarsh Tripathi looked to the stands and brought his fingers to his lips. Read more...
Photo: Freshmen Azuma Visaya (left) and Aadarsh Tripathi (right) celebrate at the net. The pair was successful in its first-ever match together on Monday, clinching UCLA men’s tennis’ doubles point over UC San Diego. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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April 18, 1:03 pm
Former Stanford center Lauren Betts announces transfer to UCLA women’s basketball
This post was updated April 18 at 2:04 p.m. The Bruins had the No. 1-ranked recruiting class in 2022. And now, they’ve added the No. 1 recruit from that class through the transfer portal. Read more...
Photo: Freshman center Lauren Betts protects the paint from a Sacred Heart guard. Betts announced Tuesday via Instagram that she has committed to UCLA for her second collegiate season. (Courtesy of Stanford Athletics)
Sports, Track and Field
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April 17, 5:56 pm
Stellar performances at latest meets signal UCLA track and field ‘renaissance’
This post was updated April 18 at 10:48 p.m. The Bruins have dawned on a new era, according to Willington Wright. “UCLA is in the renaissance,” the graduate student said. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Willington Wright competes in a relay at Drake Stadium. Wright placed second in the 400-meter race at the Mt. SAC Relays. (Amelie Ionescu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Sports, Women's Tennis
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April 17, 4:13 pm
Strong team bond propels UCLA women’s tennis’ recent on-court success
Forming a winning bond has been the key to serving up perfect chemistry on the court for the Bruins. Coming off a 4-0 drubbing of Oregon this weekend, No. Read more...
Photo: Kimmi Hance of UCLA women’s tennis pumps her fist after winning a point. Along with claiming four of her last five completed singles matches, the sophomore is on a five-match hot streak in doubles play with fellow sophomore Elise Wagle. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)
Softball, Sports
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April 17, 3:33 pm
UCLA softball hits season-high home run total against Arizona in weekend series
In a tie ballgame in the top of the seventh inning, Sharlize Palacios stepped up to the plate with two runners on base. The redshirt junior catcher, who transferred from Arizona prior to the season, had a chance to put the Bruins ahead against her former team. Read more...
Photo: Sharlize Palacios rounds the bases after hitting a home run. The redshirt junior catcher for UCLA softball went yard Saturday and Sunday, accumulating six RBIs amid the Bruins’ sweep of the Wildcats. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)