Thursday, July 9

UCLA women’s tennis to host Grand Canyon in 1st round of NCAA tournament

The Bruins will kick off the NCAA tournament at home against a never-before-seen opponent. No. 4 seed UCLA women’s tennis (19-4, 10-0 Pac-12) will host the first two rounds of its region of the NCAA championship Friday and Saturday at the Los Angeles Tennis Center, first squaring off against Grand Canyon (12-8, 6-0 Western Athletic Conference), a team it has yet to play any matches against in program history. Read more...

Photo: After returning from an injury that kept her out for five weeks, junior Elysia Bolton has won seven doubles matches on court three for UCLA women’s tennis as the team enters the NCAA tournament. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)


Beach volleyball NCAA tournament predictions

This post was updated May 7 at 11:13 a.m. Paul Diamantopoulos Beach volleyball beat writer Prediction: 2021 NCAA champions Coming into this weekend’s NCAA championships, No. Read more...

Photo: No. 1 seed UCLA beach volleyball will begin tournament play this Friday against No. 8 seed TCU, with the potential to deliver its third national championship in as many years. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA beach volleyball enters NCAA championship after series of victories

The Bruins’ quest for a third consecutive national championship will take place in Alabama. UCLA beach volleyball (28-3, 10-0 Pac-12) will begin the NCAA women’s beach volleyball tournament Friday as the No. Read more...

Photo: An NCAA championship in 2021 for graduate student Savvy Simo would be the third in her collegiate career and the third consecutive title for No. 1 seed UCLA beach volleyball. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA softball secures two victories in doubleheader against Long Beach State

The Bruins small-balled their way to a doubleheader sweep. No. 2 UCLA softball (34-3, 13-2 Pac-12) defeated Long Beach State (26-8, 19-2 Big West) in both legs of a doubleheader Wednesday, beating the Beach 5-1 in the opener and 10-2 in five innings in the nightcap on the road. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore utility Anna Vines hit No. 2 UCLA softball’s only home run of the day – and only her second of the year – in the Bruins doubleheader win Wednesday. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin Staff)


UCLA women’s soccer falls to Clemson in shootout, ending NCAA tournament run

This post was updated May 5 at 11:15 p.m. The Bruins’ season came to an end in dramatic fashion. No. 3 seed UCLA women’s soccer (13-1-3, 9-1-1 Pac-12) was upset by No. Read more...

Photo: Senior midfielder Olivia Athens scored in the 87th minute to continue No. 3 seed UCLA women’s soccer’s run in the NCAA tournament, but No. 14 seed Clemson outlasted the blue and gold, taking the win in the penalty shootout, 6-5. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin staff)


No. 2 softball to play makeup doubleheader against Long Beach State

The Bruins are taking a short break from conference play with a trip to Long Beach. No. 2 UCLA softball (32-3, 13-2 Pac-12) will face Long Beach State (26-6, 19-2 Big West) in a makeup doubleheader Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore pitcher/first baseman Megan Faraimo is one of three UCLA softball pitchers with a sub-two ERA, as she has posted a 1.16 ERA so far this campaign. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA women’s soccer looks to improve early play for third-round Clemson matchup

For the fifth season in a row, the Bruins are headed to round three. No. 3 seed UCLA women’s soccer (13-1-2, 9-1-1 Pac-12) will meet No. Read more...

Photo: No. 3 seed UCLA women’s soccer is in action against No. 14 seed Clemson on Wednesday in the third round of the NCAA tournament. Sophomore forward Mia Fishel scored two of the Bruins’ five goals when the two teams met in 2019. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin staff)