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Men’s basketball clinches narrow win over Washington after trailing by 10 at half

This post was updated Jan. 26 at 8:53 p.m. It took a comeback effort, but the Bruins still managed to handle the Huskies at home. UCLA men’s basketball (11-2, 7-0 Pac-12) used an early second-half surge and late-game free throws to stave off an upset bid by last-place Washington (1-11, 0-7), extending its winning streak to six games in an 81-76 victory Saturday afternoon. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Jules Bernard scored a team-high 20 points and tied his career-high with four 3-pointers as UCLA men’s basketball defeated Washington, despite the Bruins trailing by double digits at halftime. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)


No. 8 UCLA women’s basketball preps to face newly ranked No. 25 Washington State

The Bruins’ upcoming game features an opponent playing statistically the best basketball in the history of its program. No. 8 UCLA women’s basketball (7-2, 5-2 Pac-12) will take on its fourth ranked opponent of the season Sunday when it hosts No. Read more...

Photo: In just her second collegiate game after reclassifying from the class of 2021 recruiting class, freshman guard Dominique Darius put up eight points in 20 minutes against Utah. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)


Swim and dive hosts first dual meet of the season, Bruin Diving Invitational

The Bruins are officially back in the pool. After UCLA swim and dive saw three of its divers compete in early December, both swim and dive will hit the water this weekend, as UCLA swim takes on Fresno State while the divers compete in the Bruin Diving Invitational featuring UNLV and Utah. Read more...

Photo: Junior swimmer Abriana Howard and UCLA swim and dive will go head-to-head this weekend in a two-day dual meet versus Fresno State, while the divers compete against Utah and UNLV in the Bruin Diving Invitational. (Courtesy of Richard Quinton)


Gymnastics bonds over childhood games, competitive spirit at preseason retreat

With its traditional preseason retreat falling victim to COVID-19 protocols, UCLA gymnastics got creative and turned to an Olympian’s elementary school roots. Since large indoor gatherings are prohibited in Los Angeles County per the county’s COVID-19 guidelines, the team headed up to UCLA’s Easton Stadium on a foggy Los Angeles morning. Read more...

Photo: UCLA gymnastics alumna and undergraduate assistant coach Kyla Ross helped lead the team in a game of capture the flag on a one day retreat at Easton Stadium. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)


Men’s basketball extends winning streak with 30-point win over Washington State

This post was updated Jan. 14 at 5:14 p.m. After starting 2021 with three straight games with a final margin of 6 points or less, the Bruins finally got a comfortable win. Read more...

Photo: Tyger Campbell eclipsed the 15-point mark for the second consecutive game in UCLA men’s basketball’s largest Pac-12 win under coach Mick Cronin. The redshirt sophomore guard scored 16 points on eight attempts while leading the Bruins with a game-high six assists. (Finn Chitwood/Daily Bruin)


Women’s basketball changes up practice plan with reduced available players

This post was updated Jan. 18 at 10:56 p.m. In normal seasons, teams have a full 15-player roster at their disposal for practices and games. But the 2020-2021 season is anything but normal, and this past week, the Bruins saw a new low. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball played its last game against Utah with seven players after practicing some of the week with just four players available. The Bruins were without multiple players because of injuries during the game against Utah. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)


Pro Bruin Rundown: Zach LaVine scores big, Greg Vanney becomes LA Galaxy head coach

As college sports continue to be pushed back because of the COVID-19 pandemic, professional leagues have restarted. Each Monday, Daily Bruin Sports will highlight a few standout alumni performances from the past week in ongoing leagues as we await the return of university athletics. Read more...

Photo: Zach LaVine, who earned 2013-2014 Pac-12 All-Freshman Team honors in his lone season at UCLA, is on pace for career highs in points, assists and rebounds while leading the Chicago Bulls to its best start since 2016. (Daily Bruin file photo)