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Women’s soccer keeps opponents scoreless as freshmen shine in season start

This post was updated Aug. 26 at 5:32 p.m. The Bruins opened their season with a pair of shutout victories. No. 4 UCLA women’s soccer (2-0) took on Iowa State (1-1) and Long Beach State (0-1) over the weekend in the first two matches of its 2019 season. Read more...

Photo: Freshman midfielder/forward Mia Fishel scored a goal in each of No. 4 UCLA women’s soccer’s games this weekend. Fishel also notched two goals in four games at the World University Games in July and one in the Bruins’ exhibition series. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)


Men’s soccer on target for strong season with shutout exhibition against Omaha

In 180 minutes of exhibition action, the Bruins didn’t allow a single goal. UCLA men’s soccer will begin its regular season without suffering a loss in the preseason after its 1-0 exhibition win on the road against Omaha on Saturday night. Read more...

Photo: Junior midfielder Eric Iloski tallied UCLA men’s soccer’s only goal in its exhibition win over Omaha on Saturday. The Bruins will kick off their regular season Aug. 30 versus Northwestern. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Women’s volleyball looks to start season strong in Nebraska with new additions

Change is the word of the season. UCLA women’s volleyball will open the 2019 season this week in Lincoln, Nebraska, with the Husker Invitational. The Bruins will showcase a significantly different lineup than in last year’s opener, including two transfers. Read more...

Photo: Junior outside hitter Mac May led UCLA women’s volleyball with 3.69 kills per set and 34 service aces in 2018. The Bruins will start the 2019 campaign this weekend at the Husker Invitational. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)


Bruins abound at US Open as former and current UCLA tennis players take to court

NEW YORK — The 2019 US Open will feature a lot of Bruin blue and gold. Incoming UCLA’s women’s tennis freshman Abigail Forbes will compete, along with former Bruins Jennifer Brady and Abigail Spears. Read more...

Photo: Incoming UCLA women’s tennis freshman Abby Forbes took home the doubles title in the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 18s National Championship with her partner Alexa Noel. The tournament win gave Forbes and Noel a direct berth into the US Open women’s doubles main draw. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)


Growth of Esports industry animates UCLA gaming community

This post was updated Aug. 26 at 2:57 p.m. Esports is growing rapidly in participation, popularity and pay. With 60 collegiate varsity programs and an expected global revenue over $1 billion dollars at the professional level, Esports is quickly becoming one of the biggest competitive sports in the world. Read more...

Photo: Esports is a growing community and business in addition to being a competitive sport. Twitch streamers, Twitch viewers and jobs in the Esports industry have each increased in recent years, and Bruin Gaming – UCLA’s recreational gaming club – fielded over 500 members in its first year. (Creative Commons photo by Trade Group via Flickr)


Scouting Report: UCLA vs. Cincinnati

UCLA football will kick off its season the same way it did last year – facing off against the Cincinnati Bearcats. After losing 26-17 last year at the Rose Bowl, the Bruins will travel to Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on August 29 with a chance to turn the tables. Read more...

Photo: Cincinnati came to the Rose Bowl to kick off its 2018 season, beating UCLA football 26-17. Coach Luke Fickell went on to lead the Bearcats to an 11-2 record while coach Chip Kelly’s Bruins finished 3-9. (Axel Lopez/Assistant Photo editor)


Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. Cincinnati

Sam Connon Sports editor Prediction: Cincinnati 30, UCLA 24 When I started thinking about my gameday prediction for this week, I was really leaning toward picking the Bruins. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Joshua Kelley led UCLA football in rushing yards last season with 1,243, despite not earning starting reps until week four. Kelley earned nine touches off the bench in the 2018 season opener against Cincinnati, picking up 39 all-purpose yards in the process. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)