Every so often, there is just an overwhelming number of hot topics enveloping the UCLA sports scene. The end of the quarter represents a crossroads of sorts for fall and winter sports, so we’re opening the floor to basketball, football, soccer and water polo in this edition of the weekly showdown between DB Sports senior staff. Read more...
Football, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Sports, Sports Columns, Women's Tennis
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May 7, 2:37 am
Battle of the Editors: Tyler Drohan vs Andrew Erickson
Sports, Women's Tennis
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May 7, 2:17 am
McPhillips caps up and down season by ascending up national ranks
Last month’s Pac-12 Championships in Ojai, Calif., made all the difference for freshman Kyle McPhillips. McPhillips was ranked No. 40 in the country heading into the tournament, before proceeding to put together a string of impressive victories to win the singles championship draw. Read more...
Photo: A big win against USC in the final match of the regular season helped spur freshman Kyle McPhillips to win the Singles Draw Championship at the Pac-12 women’s tennis tournament in Ojai, Calif., boosting her in the individual rankings from No. 40 heading in to No. 20 for the NCAA Tournament singles draw.
Sports, Women's Tennis
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April 29, 12:35 am
Women’s tennis comes out strong at Pac-12 championships, freshman secures singles title
With the NCAAs right around the corner for UCLA women’s tennis, most of the team’s players headed up to Ojai, Calif. for the Pac-12 tournament while some players stayed behind to rest for the postseason. Missing players did not have any noticeable effect, however, as players competed in either singles or doubles matches that did not count toward the score of the entire team as they would in a dual match. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Kyle McPhillips said that her victory at the Pac-12 tournament this weekend gives her momentum going into the NCAA tournament. McPhillips won the singles championship, upsetting the No. 1 seed from California in the quarterfinals, with several Bruins sitting out of the tournament in Ojai, Calif. to rest and recover from injuries.
Sports, Women's Tennis
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April 25, 12:04 am
Pac-12 tournament offers chance for women’s tennis to refine individual play
In the Pac-12 women’s tennis tournament, which begins today, the Bruins will have a rare opportunity to test their players in an environment that places less emphasis on team performance. As one of the top 10 teams in the conference, UCLA has the chance to send three singles players and one doubles team to compete. Read more...
Photo: Junior Morgan Thomas reached the quarterfinals of last year’s Pac-12 Championships with her partner, redshirt senior Holly Fleming.
Sports, Women's Tennis
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April 19, 2:18 am
Women’s tennis ends regular season on low note with USC loss
After losing just three times all of last season, UCLA women’s tennis coach Stella Sampras Webster found herself disappointed with the team’s conclusion to this year’s regular season. Read more...
Sports, Women's Tennis
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April 18, 12:37 am
Women’s tennis seeks victory in rematch with USC
Last month, the USC women’s tennis team celebrated an upset victory on UCLA’s home court. Today, the Bruins will travel to their crosstown rival’s court to try to return the favor. Read more...
Sports, Women's Tennis
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April 14, 10:28 pm
Women’s tennis musters win despite injuries
The UCLA women’s tennis team limped into Eugene, Ore. last weekend, hampered by injuries, but the Bruins were able to persevere, coming away with a victory over the Oregon Ducks. Read more...