Saturday, May 2


Men’s basketball falls to No. 3 Michigan State 75-62, despite narrow first half

Through the first half, the Bruins held their own against their first top-five competition this season. But in the second half, the margin between UCLA men’s basketball (5-3) and No. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Chris Smith did not start but was the leading scorer for UCLA men’s basketball in its loss to No. 3 Michigan State at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational. Smith scored 13 points on the day, converting 7-of-8 free throws. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin staff)


Both men’s and women’s cross country teams miss NCAA title for 2nd straight year

The Bruins’ hopes at a men’s championship died in the final week of the regular season, and only one woman in blue and gold qualified for nationals. Read more...

Photo: Senior Garrett Reynolds was one of two Bruins for UCLA men’s cross country who raced individually at the NCAA championship in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Saturday. Reynolds placed 84th overall with a time of 31:50.6 in the 10K. (Courtesy of Don Liebig/UCLA Athletics)


Women’s volleyball aims to ace final regular-season matches before nationals

The Bruins’ regular season is coming to an end. No. 23 UCLA women’s volleyball (16-11, 11-7 Pac-12) will go on the road to face off against Arizona (15-15, 5-13) on Wednesday and USC (16-12, 10-8) on Friday to conclude regular season play. Read more...

Photo: With postseason eligibility secured for UCLA women’s volleyball, senior setter Cali Thompson said she and the Bruins are focusing on bigger goals than their rivalry with USC heading into the final matches of the season. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)


Women’s basketball bests Bulldogs 100-65 in 5th straight win of season

The Bruins’ score broke triple-digits for the first time this season, aided by a triple-double by their starting point guard. After opening the game 7-of-8 from the field, redshirt senior guard Japreece Dean finished the contest with 20 points, 10 assists, and 11 rebounds – the first triple-double for the Bruins since 2017 and the eighth in program history. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior guard Japreece Dean led No. 11 UCLA women’s basketball with 10 assists in the Bruins’ win over Yale. Dean missed the first two games of the season but has since posted the most assists on the team. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)


UCLA football’s defensive inconsistencies remain evident following USC loss

The Bruins let up seven touchdowns for the second straight weekend in their crosstown clash with the Trojans on Saturday. UCLA football (4-7, 4-4 Pac-12) allowed 52 points and 643 yards to USC (8-4, 7-2) in a loss that took the Bruins out of bowl contention Saturday. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore defensive back Stephan Blaylock (center) leads UCLA football with 78 total and 59 solo tackles, to go along with two pass breakups this season. Blaylock said the Bruin defense didn’t win its individual matchups against USC en route to allowing 52 points. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)


Men’s basketball allows fewest points since 2015 in win against Chaminade

A season-best performance on the defensive end wasn’t enough for the Bruins to pull away early – they needed their young shooters to come alive in the second half. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard David Singleton scored 15 points on a career-high five 3-pointers in UCLA men’s basketball’s win over Chaminade on Tuesday. Singleton was the second-leading scorer for the Bruins and his plus-26 plus-minus was a team-high. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin staff)