How lucky am I? Last year, in this same column, my predecessor talked about the uncertainty of UCLA Athletics for the 2020-2021 school year. He discussed the challenges ahead of the Bruin community because of the COVID-19 pandemic and wondered if there would even be any sports to write about. Read more...
Photo: (Ashley Shue-Lih Ko/Daily Bruin)
In 82 days, the Bruins will be on the field for their 2021 season opener. Between now and then, one goal will be on their mind – growth. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football has increased its winning percentage each of the last two seasons but still hasn’t finished above .500 in coach Chip Kelly’s tenure. The Bruins wrapped up spring practice May 27.(Ella Maria Barnes/Daily Bruin)
The offensive explosion that lifted the Bruins to victory Saturday carried into Sunday, keeping their season alive for at least another few hours. No. 2 seed UCLA baseball (37-19, 18-12 Pac-12) stormed out of the gates with a five-run first inning, eventually beating No. Read more...
Photo: Senior right-hander Zach Pettway earned No. 2 seed UCLA baseball at least one more game in the Lubbock Regional, tossing a complete game in the Bruins’ elimination game win over No. 3 seed North Carolina. (Courtesy of Elise Bressler/Texas Tech Athletics)
This post was updated June 5 at 10:27 p.m. OKLAHOMA CITY — With their season on the line on Saturday night, the Bruins left empty-handed. No. Read more...
Photo: No. 2 seed UCLA softball’s season ended Saturday night with its elimination game loss to No. 1 seed Oklahoma in a rematch of the 2019 Women’s College World Series championship. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated June 5 at 5:56 p.m. After falling flat by only one run in their opening regional contest, the Bruins took advantage of baserunners and bunts en route to a seven-run victory. Read more...
Photo: Kyle Cuellar led No. 2 seed UCLA baseball with three hits in its elimination game victory over No. 4 seed Army. The redshirt senior designated hitter added two runs batted in in the winning effort. (Courtesy of Elise Bressler/Texas Tech Athletics)
OKLAHOMA CITY – The difference in the game was the offenses, and on Friday night, the Bruins’ did not show up. No. 2 seed UCLA softball (47-6, 19-2 Pac-12) found itself on the wrong end of a perfect game from No. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior pitcher Rachel Garcia gave up five earned runs in 5 2/3 innings against No. 3 seed Alabama. Her opponent in the circle, Crimson Tide pitcher Montana Fouts, got the better of her, throwing a perfect game and picking up the win. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated June 4 at 8:15 p.m. The Bruins scored single runs early and late but could not cash in on enough opportunities to eke out a win. Read more...
Photo: Junior shortstop Matt McLain recorded two hits and two RBIs in No. 2 seed UCLA baseball’s Lubbock Regional-opening loss to No. 3 seed North Carolina on Friday night. (Courtesy of Elise Bressler/Texas Tech Athletics)
