Friday, May 1

UCLA men’s volleyball works on improvements as last season’s stars face setbacks

The Bruins’ top three kill scorers from last season have not replicated their success this season. No. 12 UCLA men’s volleyball (7-7, 2-3 MPSF) has seen injuries limit senior middle blocker Daenan Gyimah and redshirt senior opposite Brandon Rattray to a combined 13 matches this season. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore libero/outside hitter Cole Pender has 49 digs for UCLA men’s volleyball, second on the team. Pender also had the second-most digs last year and had the most among returners. (Daanish Bhatti/Daily Bruin)


With undefeated record, UCLA softball continues tradition of strong season starts

In the early stages of the season, the Bruins tend not to lose. No. 1 UCLA softball (15-0) has gone undefeated through the first three weeks of the season for the third straight year, most recently winning all four of its games at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. Read more...

Photo: No. 1 UCLA softball has started its 2020 campaign undefeated through the first three weeks of play, the third year in a row that the Bruins have gone through that timespan of the season without a loss. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin)


UCLA gymnasts stack up season-high scores, solidify No. 3 standing

The Bruins posted seven season highs and six career highs in 24 routines Sunday. No. 3 UCLA gymnastics (5-2, 3-2 Pac-12) fell to No. 4 Utah (7-0, 5-0) on Sunday in Pauley Pavilion. Read more...

Photo: Senior Kyla Ross scored a 39.825 in the all-around Sunday afternoon for No. 3 UCLA gymnastics, her second-highest score in her career. Ross was one of the multiple gymnasts who set a season or career high in the meet. (Kanishka Mehra/Assistant Photo editor)


Charisma Osborne steps up for women’s basketball, filling gap in rebounding and 3s

Despite injuries to key rotation players and inefficient shooting from their leading scorer, the Bruins left the Evergreen State with a silver lining — the blossoming of freshman guard Charisma Osborne. Read more...

Photo: Freshman guard Charisma Osborne scored a career-high 32 points as well as 11 rebounds for No. 9 UCLA women’s basketball against Washington State on Friday. She then added 23 points and 10 rebounds against Washington on Sunday. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Women’s water polo’s 2 season losses highlight struggle in first-half gameplay

First-half deficits have hurt the Bruins so far this season. No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo (17-2, 1-0 MPSF) has only lost twice this season, but it has often found itself in hot water when trailing at halftime. Read more...

Photo: Junior defender Myna Simmons has 11 goals this season for UCLA women’s water polo, including two in a win over Hawai’i in the Barbara Kalbus Invitational. (Ellie Tsai/Daily Bruin)


Beach volleyball tallies 4 wins at beach classic, but falls in finale to LSU

This post was updated Feb. 24 at 9:25 p.m. The Bruins were able to showcase their depth this weekend, despite logging their first loss of the season in Hawaii. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Abby Van Winkle played primarily on court three last season for No. 1 UCLA beach volleyball, but has started on court one in each of the Bruins’ opening six matches this season. Van Winkle and senior Savvy Simo went 4-1 in Hawaii over the weekend. (Joy Hong/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Women’s golf tees up for Bruin Wave Invitational, hopeful for a strong finish

After falling just short of a win two weeks ago, the Bruins will have a chance to take first place at home. No. 12 UCLA women’s golf will compete in the Bruin Wave Invitational at the San Luis Obispo Country Club in San Luis Obispo, California, from Monday through Tuesday. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Emma Spitz will once again be part of the starting lineup for No. 12 UCLA women’s golf. She was the Bruins’ best finisher at their most recent tournament, placing seventh after being tied for first following the second day. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)