While Bruin athletes continue competing in Westwood, here’s a look at some of the biggest news from the rest of the Pac-12. Men’s water poloMichael Hull, assistant Sports editorIn the world of Big Four water polo, UCLA’s record-setting weekend was the biggest news. Read more...
Photo: UCLA sophomore midfielder Jackson Yueill remains in the top 10 nationally in assists per game and total assists with .60 and six, respectively. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Sturdy, resilient and swift. Through the first 10 games this season, the UCLA women’s soccer team showcased these traits on its defensive end of the pitch. Read more...
Photo: Junior defender MacKenzie Cerda takes a shot against Stanford goalkeeper Jane Campbell. The Bruins fell 3-2 in overtime against the Cardinal after failing to limit the No.1 team’s corner kicks and counter attacks. Two of Stanford’s goals on Sunday came on corners. Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Eighty-five minutes in and UCLA still had no answer for how to break the Stanford pressure. The Bruins couldn’t sustain any possession, and Cardinal goalkeeper Jane Campbell showed why she is a national team call-up, blocking any shots that somehow managed to trickle through to her. Read more...
Photo: Freshman midfielder Jessie Fleming tied the game against No. 1 Stanford in the 86th minute, but the Cardinal pulled out the victory with a goal in the second overtime period. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
Sunday’s National Women’s Soccer League title match might as well be a reunion of UCLA’s 2013 NCAA championships team. Six starters from that national championships team will be onf the pitch together once again when the Western New York Flash take on the Washington Spirit for the NWSL crown. Read more...
Photo: Seven Bruins will participate in the NWSL title game Sunday afternoon. Six of them started on UCLA’s 2013 NCAA championships team. (Daily Bruin file photo)
There are three ingredients for an offensive showcase: heavy possession in the attacking third, double-digits shots on target and clinical finishing. In Thursday night’s 1-1 draw with No. Read more...
Photo: Freshman midfielder Jessie Fleming and the UCLA attack were stifled for 89 minutes by Cal’s defense and goalkeeper Emily Boyd. Next up for the Bruins is No. 1 Stanford and reigning Pac-12 goalkeeper of the year Jane Campbell. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
In the 89th minute, the Bruins were up against the wall. No. 14 Cal was on the verge of handing No. 11 UCLA its first loss in Pac-12 play. Read more...
Photo: Sixth-yeah senior Courtney Proctor scored her first goal in three years Thursday night against Cal. Her initial shot was saved, but she tapped in the rebound with less than a minute remaining in regulation to tie the game. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
It wasn’t their best game and it showed. UCLA women’s soccer players exited Edwards Stadium in Berkeley last year frustrated from a brutal 7-0 loss to California. Read more...
Photo: Senior midfielder Annie Alvarado said the team has been working on small details in advance of its game against No. 14 California Thursday evening. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)
