Wednesday, May 14

Battle of the Editors: Which players will become the new stars of UCLA Athletics?

UCLA Athletics has no shortage of stars. Players like Reilyn Turner, Kiki Rice and Cody Schrier turn heads each time they don their uniforms. But every year, a new cohort starts to shine. Read more...

Photo: (From top to bottom: Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor, Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor, Courtesy of UCLA Athletics and David Rimer/Daily Bruin senior staff. Photo illustration by Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)



Nelson’s Noggin: Having found true star in Fangran Tian, UCLA women’s tennis can maximize future

Coaches traverse the seas, make cross-country journeys and explore the humblest towns to the flashiest cities and everywhere in between, all in search of one thing. Read more...

Photo: Fangran Tian of UCLA women’s tennis celebrates after winning a point. The freshman will return to Westwood in 2024 as the reigning NCAA singles champion, with only one Bruin starter from 2023 not rejoining her. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)


Joseph’s Diagnosis: UCLA baseball’s final win couldn’t overcome season shortcomings

The Bruins scored 17 runs in their final game – their second most of the season. An ironic outburst for the team that scored the fewest runs in the conference during the regular season. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore right-hander Alonzo Tredwell (left) delivers a pitch while sophomore shortstop Cody Schrier (right) follows through on a swing. Tredwell and Schrier both played in their final games in the span of one week in April after suffering injuries. (Jordan Guzman/Daily Bruin)


Grace’s Whits: Stein Metzger’s departure marks new but uncertain era for UCLA beach volleyball

UCLA beach volleyball hasn’t known the sand without its leader. But that all changes now. Former coach Stein Metzger announced last week he will be departing the program after 11 years. Read more...

Photo: Former coach Stein Metzger gives a high-five to one of his athletes. After 11 years with the program, Metzger annouced that he would be departing UCLA beach volleyball to take on the head coaching position at Texas. (Joseph Jimenez/Assistant Photo editor)


Nelson’s Noggin: Imploding offense impels UCLA softball’s worst-ever collapse

This post was updated May 23 at 11:57 p.m. Asked to provide an opening statement after her team’s season-ending loss, the typically elaborate answers of the Bruins’ leader were much less so. Read more...

Photo: Members of UCLA softball stand in the infield between batters. Entering the NCAA tournament as the winningest team in the country, the Bruins left the Los Angeles Regional winless. (Kaiya Pomeroy-Tso/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Nelson’s Noggin: With window closing, title time is now for UCLA softball

This post was updated May 19 at 4:25 p.m. The perfect storm comes along every now and then. It entails a potent mix of coaches and players as well as a blend of opportunity and execution. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior pitcher Megan Faraimo of UCLA softball yells after getting an out. Faraimo has been the Bruins’ main ace for two seasons, currently ranking No. 12 in the nation for strikeouts and No. 2 in wins. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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