This post was updated June 12 at 1:24 p.m. UCLA Athletics had its fair share of heroes during the 2022-2023 season. Whether it was clutch goal scorers, individual national champions or consistent performers, these players stood out from the rest. Read more...
Photo: (Photo illustration by Helen Quach/Design director. Left photo by Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin senior staff. Center photo by Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff. Right photo by Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff.)
Looking back on my time at UCLA, I could not be more grateful for the experiences, people and opportunities I have had. Growing up in Florida, I did not anticipate venturing out to the West Coast for school. Read more...
Photo: Senior midfielder Jackie Gilday fends off a North Carolina player. Gilday recovered from numerous injuries to play her senior season and start in both College Cup games. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
The 2022-2023 season in UCLA athletics has seen many highlight plays across a wide array of different sports. With the sports year coming to a close, the Daily Bruin Sports editors are looking back at some of the top plays of the year across campus. Read more...
Photo: Dorian Thompson-Robinson celebrates with his teammates during UCLA football’s win over Washington in 2022. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated May 25 at 10:03 p.m. It’s difficult to recreate a formula that generated a national championship. The Bruins had a perfect storm of newcomers, fresh coaching and veteran experience to guide them to their second-ever title. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA women’s soccer hoist their trophies after winning the national title. This came after overcoming a 2-0 deficit against North Carolina. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
After starting classes in winter quarter and missing out on an orientation, a number of athletes relied on their teammates’ support to adjust to college life. Read more...
Photo: (Sharlene Chen/Daily Bruin)
Throughout the season, set pieces have been the bane of the Bruins’ existence, according to coach Margueritte Aozasa. However, in the national championship match Monday, it was the very play that saved them. Read more...
Photo: Junior forward Reilyn Turner celebrates with her teammates. Turner scored the equalizing goal in the 89th minute of the national championship. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
With her team down 2-0 with 10 minutes left in the national title game, the camera panned to Margueritte Aozasa. The first-year UCLA women’s soccer coach had a calm and collected look as it appeared her team’s magical season was coming to an end. Read more...
Photo: Coach Margueritte Aozasa claps to celebrate the national championship victory. With the win, Aozasa became the first rookie coach to win a national title. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
