Friday, April 24

UCLA softball continues conference success with pair of wins against Oregon

The Bruins came from behind to secure the victory on Friday. But on Saturday, there was no deficit to overcome for the blue and gold. No. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior infielder Briana Perez swings at a pitch in No. 3 UCLA softball’s series-opening contest against No. 12 Oregon on Friday. Perez tallied three hits through two victories against the Ducks to start the series. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin staff)




UCLA men’s volleyball beats USC to serve 1st home loss of Trojans’ season

The Bruins handed their crosstown rival its first home loss of the season. No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball (16-3, 6-1 MPSF) swept No. 5 USC (17-5, 4-3) on Thursday by scores of 25-23, 25-19 and 25-17. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior opposite Kevin Kobrine attempts an attack against No. 5 USC on Thursday. Kobrine had a match-high 14 kills in No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball’s victory over its crosstown rival. (Joseph Jimenez/Daily Bruin)


Women’s basketball sheds light on continuing gender inequity despite NCAA changes

This year, the NCAA doled out $5 million to address disparities between the men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments. The expansion of the women’s tournament to 68 teams, gym equipment, swag bags, hotel accommodations and the official use of the “March Madness” logo are now all the same between the two leagues, among other aspects. Read more...

Photo: Coach Cori Close eyes her bench. Close completed her 11th season as the head coach of UCLA women’s basketball this year. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)


UCLA beach volleyball loses undefeated streak after defeat at Mapes Beach Invitational

In the first battle between the top two teams this season, the Bruins emerged victorious. On Thursday, the reverse occurred. No. 1 UCLA beach volleyball (19-1, 3-0 Pac-12) fell to No. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Devon Newberry (left) and redshirt sophomore Jaden Whitmarsh (right) celebrate after scoring a point against No. 2 TCU on Thursday. Newberry and Whitmarsh won both of their matches on court three for No. 1 UCLA beach volleyball. (Ariana Fadel/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA women’s basketball’s WNIT run concludes with loss to South Dakota State

This post was updated April 3 at 11:15 p.m. After a battle featuring 11 lead changes and 10 ties, the Bruins’ season has come to a close. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student forward IImar’I Thomas holds the ball as she looks down the court. Thomas finished her first and only year with UCLA women’s basketball with a 24-point evening, her third highest total of the season. (Joseph Jimenez/Daily Bruin)