Darren Collison has a lot to live up to this year as UCLA’s starting point guard. The speedy, six-foot sophomore will be taking over the position after former teammate Jordan Farmar left the Bruins to play in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, Collison greets the job with open arms, knowing that he […]
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Mata undergoes another surgery
Lorenzo Mata’s early return from an injury at the end of last season seemed almost miraculous, as he was not expected to return to the floor until this season. But that miracle was short-lived, as the junior center will spend at least three to six weeks on the bench once again after he undergoes an […]
Surapol steps up game in senior year
What everyone else would consider impossible even in their wildest of dreams, Chris Surapol has made a reality for himself. The redshirt senior is coming off a performance that had almost everyone other than himself surprised ““ a run to the round of 16 at the Polo Ralph Lauren All-American Tennis Championships. Surapol entered the […]
Men’s soccer strikes early, bucks Gauchos 3-1
Men’s Soccer Sunday, 2:30 p.m. v. San Diego State San Diego The UCLA men’s soccer team got off to just the start it wanted on Thursday night, getting on the board in the first minute of play against UC Santa Barbara en route to a 3-1 victory. Entering the game, the No. 11 Bruins (7-3-2) […]
UCSB armed with more than just kicks
When the UCLA men’s soccer team travels to take on UC Santa Barbara today, it will be pitted against more than just the 11 Gauchos on the pitch. The No. 11 Bruins (6-3-2, 2-1-1 Pac-10) will also be forced to deal with at least 5,000 rowdy fans, who will constantly be taunting every Bruin possible, […]
Squad manages two hard-fought victories at home
The UCLA men’s soccer team went to whatever lengths necessary in order to accomplish their goal this weekend. The No. 17 Bruins, who prior to this weekend were seen near the bottom of the Pac-10 standings, toppled the undefeated and untied No. 4 Washington Huskies on Friday night before doing the same to Oregon State […]
Weekend wins would put men’s soccer back on road to championship
The current situation for the UCLA men’s soccer team appears to be difficult on paper, but in reality, the No. 17 Bruins have a great chance to dig themselves out of a hole. When they take the field today against No 4. Washington, the nation’s only team with no losses or ties, the young squad […]